Open - The selected accounting period is open and all entries are allowed.
Close - The selected accounting period is closed and no transactions may be posted.
Soft Close - The selected accounting period has been soft closed and only journal entries, budget transfers and budget supplements are permitted to be posted.
Next Year - The selected accounting period will allow next year transactions to be entered (Example: Budget, Purchase Orders and/or Requisitions).
Note: If you hit the Help bubble on the Set Status field, it will give you additional information.