How To Fix 1B039 - Date: &1 is not a posting day; Next posting day is &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1B - BKK: General Texts

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Date: &1 is not a posting day; Next posting day is &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1B039 - Date: &1 is not a posting day; Next posting day is &2 ?

  The SAP error message 1B039 indicates that the date specified in a transaction is not a valid posting day in the system. This typically occurs when you attempt to post a transaction on a date that is either a weekend, holiday, or a date that has been configured as non-posting in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Posting Day: The date you are trying to use for posting is not configured as a valid posting day in the system.
  Holidays: The date may fall on a public holiday that has been defined in the system.
  Weekend: The date may fall on a Saturday or Sunday, depending on the configuration of the posting calendar.
  Custom Settings: The company may have specific settings that restrict posting on certain dates.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Calendar: Verify the posting calendar settings in your SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OBB2 (for defining posting periods) or OBR1 (for defining holiday calendars).
  Change Posting Date: If the date is indeed a non-posting day, you will need to change the posting date to a valid posting day. The error message indicates the next valid posting day, which you can use.
  Review Holiday Settings: Check if there are any holidays defined that might affect the posting date. You can review this in the transaction code SCAL (for maintaining holiday calendars).
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the posting periods or holidays, consult with your finance or accounting team to understand the posting rules applicable to your organization.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBB2: Define Posting Periods
  OBR1: Define Holiday Calendar
  SCAL: Maintain Holiday Calendar
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation regarding posting periods and calendars for a better understanding of how they are configured and managed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully post your transaction on a valid posting day.