How To Fix 1G587 - Balancing due date &1 < new balancing date &2

1G587 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1G - BKK: Konditionen

• Message number: 587

• Message text: Balancing due date &1 < new balancing date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1G587 - Balancing due date &1 < new balancing date &2 ?

  The SAP error message 1G587 indicates a problem with the balancing due date in a financial transaction. Specifically, it suggests that the balancing due date (the date by which a financial transaction must be settled) is earlier than the new balancing date being set. This can occur in various financial processes, such as during the posting of journal entries, adjustments, or when changing the due date of a transaction.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Date Mismatch: The new balancing date you are trying to set is later than the existing due date, which violates the system's rules for date consistency.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial module that enforce strict rules regarding due dates and balancing dates.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during transaction processing can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dates: Review the due