How To Fix 1G221 - Key date (&1) must be after account opening date &2

1G221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1G - BKK: Konditionen

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Key date (&1) must be after account opening date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1G221 - Key date (&1) must be after account opening date &2 ?

  The SAP error message 1G221 indicates that there is a date validation issue in the system. Specifically, the error states that the key date you are trying to use (represented as &1) must be after the account opening date (represented as &2). This typically occurs in financial transactions or account management processes where date integrity is crucial.
  
  Cause:
  
  Key Date Before Account Opening Date: The key date you are entering is earlier than the account opening date. This can happen if you are trying to perform an operation (like posting a transaction, generating a report, etc.) that requires a date that is logically after the account was opened.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the key date, leading to it being set incorrectly.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration or business rules may enforce this validation to ensure that transactions are only processed for valid periods.
  
  
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