How To Fix 1E122 - Posting date &1 is before account opening date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Posting date &1 is before account opening date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E122 - Posting date &1 is before account opening date &2 ?

  The SAP error message 1E122 indicates that there is an issue with the posting date of a transaction being earlier than the account opening date. This typically occurs in financial transactions where the system enforces rules to ensure that no transactions can be posted before an account is officially opened.
  Cause:
  
  The posting date specified in the transaction is earlier than the date on which the account was opened. This is a safeguard to prevent posting transactions that are not valid for the account's lifecycle.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Posting Date: Review the posting date in your transaction. Ensure that it is set to a date that is on or after the account opening date.
  
  
  Verify Account Opening Date: Check the account opening date in the master data of the account. You can do this by navigating to the account details in the relevant SAP module (e.g., FI for Financial Accounting).
  
  
  Adjust the Posting Date: If the posting date is incorrect, adjust it to a valid date that is on or after the account opening date.
  
  
  Consult with Your Finance Team: If you believe the posting date should be valid, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure that the account opening date is correct and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: In some cases, the configuration settings for the account type may need to be reviewed to ensure that they align with your business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FS00 (to view or change account master data) or FB50 (to post a document) to check the relevant details.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more information on account management and posting rules.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify account details.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully post your transaction.