How To Fix 1H201 - The block-from date &1 appears before the current posting date

1H201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1H - BKK: Scheck-/Wechselverwaltung

• Message number: 201

• Message text: The block-from date &1 appears before the current posting date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1H201 - The block-from date &1 appears before the current posting date ?

  The SAP error message 1H201 indicates that there is an issue with the posting date in relation to the block-from date specified in a transaction. Specifically, the error message states that the block-from date you are trying to use is earlier than the current posting date, which is not allowed in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The block-from date entered in the transaction is set to a date that is earlier than the current system date or the posting date.
  System Configuration: There may be settings in the system that restrict posting to certain periods, and the block-from date is not compliant with these settings.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may have specific rules regarding date entries that are not being adhered to.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Dates: Review the block-from date you have entered and ensure that it is not earlier than the current posting date. Adjust the date accordingly.
  Update Posting Date: If