How To Fix 1E462 - Reference account is closed before the processed account

1E462 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 462

• Message text: Reference account is closed before the processed account

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1E462 - Details

• The SAP error message 1E462 ("Reference account is closed before the processed account") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with account postings in the General Ledger (G/L). This error indicates that the reference account (the account that is being referenced in the transaction) has been closed or is no longer available for posting before the transaction is processed for the specified account.
  
  Cause:
  
  Closed Periods: The reference account may belong to a closed financial period. In SAP, once a financial period is closed, no further postings can be made to accounts within that period.
  Account Closure: The reference account itself may have been marked as closed or inactive, preventing any further transactions from being processed against it.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings that prevent the transaction from being processed correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Account Status: Verify the status of the reference account. Ensure that it is