How To Fix 1E380 - Posting Date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 380

• Message text: Posting Date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E380 - Posting Date ?

  The SAP error message 1E380 typically relates to issues with the posting date in financial transactions. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the posting of invoices, journal entries, or other financial documents. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Posting Date: The posting date entered may fall outside the allowed posting periods defined in the system.
  Closed Periods: The posting date might be in a period that has already been closed for posting.
  Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year settings may not allow postings in the specified date range.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on the posting dates they can accept.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 to check the allowed posting periods for your company code. Ensure that the posting date you are trying to use is within an open period.
  If necessary, you can extend the posting periods or open a new period.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Date:
  
  If the posting date is indeed outside the allowed range, change the posting date to a valid one that falls within an open period.
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Check the fiscal year variant settings in transaction code OB29 to ensure that the fiscal year is set up correctly and that the posting date is valid.
  
  
  
  Document Type Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration for the document type you are using to ensure that it allows postings for the date you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about changing periods or settings, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator to ensure compliance with accounting policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Change Posting Periods
  OB29: Maintain Fiscal Year Variants
  FB01: Post Document (to test with a different posting date)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific updates or patches related to this error message, as there may be known issues or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on posting periods, fiscal year settings, and document types.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the 1E380 error related to the posting date in SAP. If the issue persists, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support.