How To Fix 1E359 - The account &1 can only be reactivated as of the &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 359

• Message text: The account &1 can only be reactivated as of the &2.

What causes this issue?

You cannot reactivate a closed account on the closure date.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Reactivate the account after the next posting cut-off. If you closed the
account by mistake, you can put the original balance into the books
again after the posting cut-off with value date equal to closure date.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E359 - The account &1 can only be reactivated as of the &2. ?

  The SAP error message 1E359 indicates that an account (represented by &1) can only be reactivated as of a specific date (represented by &2). This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules when trying to reactivate a previously deactivated account.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Deactivation Date: The account was deactivated on a specific date, and the system is enforcing that it cannot be reactivated until that date or later.
  Period Closing: The financial period in which the account was deactivated may have been closed, preventing any changes to the account status until the period is reopened.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that restrict the reactivation of accounts based on certain criteria.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Deactivation Date: Verify the deactivation date of the account. You can do this by checking the account master data in the relevant SAP transaction (e.g., FS00 for G/L accounts).
  
  
  Reactivation Date: Ensure that you are trying to reactivate the account on or after the specified date (&2). If you are trying to reactivate it before this date, you will need to wait until the specified date.
  
  
  Period Management: If the financial period is closed, you may need to reopen the period if your business processes allow for it. This can be done through the transaction code OB52, where you can manage the open and closed periods.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review any specific settings that may be affecting the reactivation of accounts.
  
  
  Documentation and Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, refer to SAP documentation or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Data
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to reactivate accounts in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and successfully reactivate the account as needed.