How To Fix 5I157 - ITWV entry cannot be retroactively changed across financial year

5I157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5I - HR-PA: Reserved for International Version (Australia)

• Message number: 157

• Message text: ITWV entry cannot be retroactively changed across financial year

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5I157 - ITWV entry cannot be retroactively changed across financial year ?

  The SAP error message 5I157, which states "ITWV entry cannot be retroactively changed across financial year," typically occurs when there is an attempt to modify an IT (Internal Transfer) entry that spans across different financial years. This is a common issue in SAP systems when dealing with financial postings, especially in the context of year-end closing processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cross-Year Changes: The error arises when a user tries to change an entry that affects multiple financial years. SAP restricts such changes to maintain the integrity of financial data and ensure that reports and balances remain accurate.
  Year-End Closing: If the financial year has been closed, any changes to entries that would affect prior periods are generally not allowed.
  Configuration Settings: Certain settings in the SAP configuration may restrict changes to specific types of entries across financial years.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Financial Year Status: Ensure that the financial year you are trying to modify is still open. If it