How To Fix 53143 - Posting date &1 not in entry period

53143 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 53 - Incentive Wages Data

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Posting date &1 not in entry period

What causes this issue?

The date entered &v1& lies outside the entry period that you defined in
the initial screen.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

53143 - Details

• The SAP error message "53143 Posting date &1 not in entry period" typically occurs when you attempt to post a document with a posting date that falls outside the allowed posting periods defined in the system. This is a common issue in financial transactions, where the system restricts postings to specific periods to maintain accurate financial reporting and control.
  
  Cause:
  
  Posting Date Issue: The posting date you are trying to use is not within the open posting periods defined in the system.
  Period Closing: The financial period may have been closed, preventing any further postings for that period.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the financial module may restrict postings to certain periods based on company policies or accounting standards.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Date: Verify the posting date you are using. Ensure that it is within the open periods in the system.
  Open Posting Periods: Go to the transaction code OB52 (or the relevant configuration transaction) to