How To Fix >1560 - Upper time limit too old; revenues adjusted to &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >1 - Shockwave SAPGUI message handling

• Message number: 560

• Message text: Upper time limit too old; revenues adjusted to &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >1560 - Upper time limit too old; revenues adjusted to &1 ?

  The SAP error message 1560: Upper time limit too old; revenues adjusted to &1 typically occurs in the context of revenue recognition and financial postings in SAP. This message indicates that the system has detected that the upper time limit for revenue recognition has been exceeded, and as a result, it has adjusted the revenue to a specified value (represented by &1).
  Cause:
  
  Time Limit Exceeded: The error is primarily caused by the fact that the revenue recognition process is trying to post or recognize revenue for a period that is considered too old by the system's settings. This can happen if the posting date is beyond the defined upper time limit for revenue recognition.
  Configuration Settings: The upper time limit for revenue recognition is defined in the system settings. If the posting date of the revenue recognition falls outside this limit, the system will trigger this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry, such as entering a posting date that is too far in the past, can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for revenue recognition in your SAP system. You may need to adjust the upper time limit settings to allow for older postings if business processes require it.
  
  This can typically be found in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Date: If the posting date is incorrect, correct it to a date that is within the acceptable range defined by the upper time limit.
  
  
  Review Revenue Recognition Process: Ensure that the revenue recognition process is being followed correctly and that all necessary steps are completed in a timely manner.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists or if you are unsure about making changes to configuration settings, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N, FBL3N, or FBL5N for account balance displays, or FB50 for general ledger postings.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented in your SAP system, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect revenue recognition.
  
  By addressing the underlying cause of the error and ensuring that your configuration aligns with your business processes, you should be able to resolve the issue effectively.