How To Fix >5143 - Reversal date &1 is not the last period in a company code

>5143 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >5 -

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Reversal date &1 is not the last period in a company code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >5143 - Reversal date &1 is not the last period in a company code ?

  The SAP error message 5143 indicates that the reversal date you are trying to use for a financial transaction is not the last period in the specified company code. This typically occurs when you attempt to reverse a document in a period that is not the last closed period for that company code.
  
  Cause:
  
  Reversal Date Issue: The reversal date you are entering is not the last period for the company code. SAP requires that reversals be done in the last closed period to maintain the integrity of financial reporting.
  Period Closing: The period you are trying to reverse may have already been closed in the financial system, preventing any changes or reversals from being made.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on reversal dates based on company policy or configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Period Status: Verify the status of the periods in the company code. You can do this by navigating to