How To Fix 1G318 - Preperation not possible before posting date greater than end date

1G318 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1G - BKK: Konditionen

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Preperation not possible before posting date greater than end date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1G318 - Preperation not possible before posting date greater than end date ?

  The SAP error message 1G318, "Preparation not possible before posting date greater than end date," typically occurs in the context of financial postings or document processing in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the posting date in relation to the end date of a specific period, such as a fiscal period or a project timeline.
  
  Cause:
  
  Posting Date Issue: The posting date you are trying to use is later than the end date of the period you are working with. This often happens when you are trying to post a document or transaction that falls outside the allowed date range.
  Period Closing: The financial period may have been closed, preventing any postings that fall outside of the defined date range.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict postings to certain periods or dates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Date: Verify the posting date you are using. Ensure that it