How To Fix >2663 - Select a posting date from &1 for transfer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >2 -

• Message number: 663

• Message text: Select a posting date from &1 for transfer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >2663 - Select a posting date from &1 for transfer ?

  The SAP error message "2663 Select a posting date from &1 for transfer" typically occurs during the transfer of data, such as in the context of posting documents or transferring materials. This error indicates that the system requires a valid posting date that falls within a specified range or is valid for the transaction being performed.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Posting Date: The posting date you are trying to use is not valid for the transaction. This could be due to:
  
  The date being outside the allowed posting period.
  The date being in a closed fiscal period.
  The date not being within the range specified by the system settings.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial or controlling modules that restrict the posting dates.
  
  
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post on the selected date.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Date: Ensure that the posting date you are trying to use is valid. You can do this by:
  
  Checking the current fiscal period and ensuring that the date falls within an open period.
  Verifying that the date is not in a closed period.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Periods: If necessary, you may need to adjust the posting periods in the configuration settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 to manage the posting periods.
  Ensure that the relevant periods are open for posting.
  
  
  
  User Authorization: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to post on the selected date. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB52: For managing posting periods.
  FB01: For posting financial documents.
  MB1A: For material document posting.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully complete your transfer or posting in SAP.