Security Access on Period Dimension

Hi,
my system version is 9.3.1. I have a Planning application and i want manage security for the Period dimension.
I was able to define Security access for other standard dimension like Account or Entity but can't understand why it doesn't work with Period.
My Period dimension is quite common (Month-Quarter-TotalYear) and i have implemented Dynamic Time Series on it.
Have you ever implemented Security access on Period Dimension?If yes, how?
Thanks in advance.
Stefano

I assume that setting the start period and end period on the scenario is not adequate for your needs? (this will restrict access to periods for a given scenario as long as you are using web input forms or smart view).
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