How To Fix 4F265 - Posting Date cannot be less than Excise Invoice Date


4F265 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 4F - Message class for India localization

  • Message number: 265

  • Message text: Posting Date cannot be less than Excise Invoice Date

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 4F265 - Posting Date cannot be less than Excise Invoice Date ?
    The SAP error message 4F265 ("Posting Date cannot be less than Excise Invoice Date") typically occurs in the context of excise duty transactions in SAP, particularly when dealing with the posting of documents related to excise invoices. This error indicates that the posting date you are trying to use is earlier than the date of the excise invoice, which is not allowed by the system.
    
    Cause: Date Mismatch: The posting date you are trying to enter is earlier than the excise invoice date. This can happen if you are trying to post a transaction that references an excise invoice that was created on a later date. Configuration Settings: The system may have specific settings that enforce this rule to ensure compliance with tax regulations and accounting standards. Data Entry Error: It could simply be a mistake in entering the dates, either in the posting document or the excise invoice.
    Solution: Check Dates: Verify the posting date

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