How To Fix 5Y081 - The date is not valid for the selected period: &/&

5Y081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Y - Error messages for info-type Italian module pools

• Message number: 081

• Message text: The date is not valid for the selected period: &/&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Y081 - The date is not valid for the selected period: &/& ?

  The SAP error message 5Y081 indicates that the date you are trying to use is not valid for the selected period. This typically occurs in scenarios where date validation is enforced, such as during posting transactions, reporting, or when trying to access certain periods in financial modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Period Closure: The financial period you are trying to post to may be closed. In SAP, periods can be closed for various reasons, such as month-end or year-end closing processes.
  Invalid Date: The date you are entering may not fall within the allowed range of dates for the selected period.
  Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant settings may not align with the date you are trying to use.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling or financial modules that restrict the use of certain dates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Period Status: Verify if the period you are trying to post to is open. You can do this