How To Fix 1J647 - Posting date &1 is before the earliest posting date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1J - BCA: Payment Order Dialog

• Message number: 647

• Message text: Posting date &1 is before the earliest posting date &2

What causes this issue?

The earliest date on which the system can post the SEPA direct debit
order is based on the due date and the maximum number of calendar days
specified in Customizing activity <DS:SIMG.BA-CA-V_TBKK_SDDDAYS>Define
Processing Time for SEPA Orders</>:
<ZH>Earliest posting date = due date - maximum number of calendar days
before the due date</>
The posting date of a SEPA direct debit order must always be on or after
the earliest posting date.

System Response

The system cannot post the SEPA direct debit order.

How to fix this error?

Enter an earlier due date so that the earliest posting date is on or
before the posting date <(>&<)>V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1J647 - Posting date &1 is before the earliest posting date &2 ?

  The SAP error message 1J647 indicates that the posting date you are trying to use is earlier than the earliest allowed posting date in the system. This typically occurs in financial transactions where the system has been configured to restrict postings to a certain period, often for reasons related to financial closing or auditing.
  Cause:
  
  Posting Date Restriction: The posting date you are trying to use is set before the earliest posting date defined in the system settings.
  Period Closing: The financial period may have been closed, preventing any postings to that period.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the financial accounting module (FI) may have been configured to restrict postings to certain periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Date: Verify the posting date you are trying to use. Ensure it is within the allowed range.
  Change Posting Date: If possible, change the posting date to a date that is on or after the earliest allowed posting date.
  Adjust Configuration: If you need to post to an earlier date for legitimate reasons (e.g., corrections), you may need to adjust the configuration settings:
  
  Go to Transaction Code OB52 to change the allowed posting periods.
  Ensure that the period you want to post to is open.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about changing the posting date or the configuration, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator to understand the implications of changing these settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: To manage the posting periods.
  FB01: To post a document.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for details on financial period closing and posting date restrictions.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to change posting dates or configuration settings.
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always check the posting periods before attempting to post documents.
  Maintain clear communication with the finance team regarding any changes to posting dates or periods.
  Regularly review and update the posting period settings as needed, especially at the end of financial periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully post your transactions.