Open a previous period in material master record

I'm working in a test system and current period was closed and so was the next period. So period 3/2008 is closed, period 4/2008 is closed, and now 5/2008 is the current period. I know I can post to the previous period but that doesn't help me because I need to post for 3/2008.
My question is can I reopen 3/2008? If so what is the potiential problems I'll run into if I do?
Thanks,
Matt

Hi,
NOTE: Involve also FICO Consultant and collect all the documents before proceeding.
MMRV: to check which period is open & also set back posting allowed,
MMPV: to open the period.
It is possible to re-open a previously closed period. However, it is NOT advisable to do so because the valuation data of the previous period could be affected.
In general, it is only safe to reopen a previously closed period when no material postings have been done after the period shifting to the new period.If there has already been a posting after the period shifting to the new period, reverting the period back will cause database inconsistencies in the history tables.
If you decide to proceed with this process, you can use the program RMMMINIT, but, please review the documentation of this program first!! and the check the SAP notes 487381 (for the error message that you are receiving) and the 369637 (for an explanation about the inconsistencies that will be generated.
Steps are as below;
Go to Transaction Code SE38
Enter program name RMMMINIT
Execute or press F8 function button
Enter your company code (From and To)
Enter relevant date: Say 01/02/2008 for Feb. 2008 month to be opened as of now
That means, user can post for the month of Jan 2008 as well as Feb. 2008
Refer SAP Note No. 487381 for more details.
As per SAP Notes 487381 ( If the periods are opened in advance in mmpv to again change it to current period the following process should be follow ), Go to Tcode MMPI, then go to menu bar and select system -> user profile->owndata.In that screen , under the parameters tab enter MMPI_READ_NOTE in Parameter ID field and enter, then under short description you will get Initialise period. Next Save.
Again go to MMPI enter company code, period and year and execute.
OR
NOT ADVICEABLE THIS METHOD, ONLY TRY IN SANDBOX NOT IN RUNNING SYSTEM OR TEST SYSTEM1.
Use T.codes:
1.OX18, and delete the plants assigned to your CO.CD and save.
2. Use t.code: OMSY and change the posting period to the one u want and save.
3. Use t.code:OX18 and assign the plants you have deleted in step 1.and save.
Regards,
Biju K

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Check in T.code: MMRV and see which period is open for ur Co.Code and back posting is allowed or not. If you are sure to open new period now of new posting to period 08, then
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( system will close the period last period 07 and automatically system open the new one 08)
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