How To Fix 5C737 - Value date is before posting date

5C737 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 737

• Message text: Value date is before posting date

What causes this issue?

Value date is before posting date. Normally this is not the case.

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?

Check the posting and value date.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C737 - Value date is before posting date ?

  The SAP error message 5C737 ("Value date is before posting date") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with bank postings, payment processing, or any other financial entries that involve dates. This error indicates that the value date (the date on which a transaction is considered effective) is set to a date that is earlier than the posting date (the date on which the transaction is recorded in the system).
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Configuration: The value date has been incorrectly set to a date that precedes the posting date.
  User Input Error: The user may have manually entered the dates incorrectly.
  System Date Settings: The system date settings may not be aligned with the intended transaction dates.
  Transaction Type: Certain transaction types may have specific rules regarding date settings that are not being adhered to.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the value date and posting date in the transaction. Ensure that the value date is