How To Fix 5F699 - The attachment period is over 1 year

5F699 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5F - HR F: Error Messages (France)

• Message number: 699

• Message text: The attachment period is over 1 year

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5F699 - The attachment period is over 1 year ?

  The SAP error message 5F699, "The attachment period is over 1 year," typically occurs when you are trying to attach a document or file to a transaction or record in SAP, and the attachment period defined in the system has exceeded one year. This is a common restriction in SAP to ensure that attachments are managed within a reasonable timeframe.
  
  Cause:
  
  Attachment Period Configuration: The system is configured to allow attachments only within a certain period (usually one year) from the date of the transaction or record.
  Document Date: The date of the document you are trying to attach is older than one year from the current date or the date of the transaction.
  System Settings: The settings in the SAP system regarding document management and attachment periods may be set to restrict older documents.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Date: Verify the date of the document you are trying to attach. If it is older than one