How To Fix 62268 - No. of months for new AP not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 268

• Message text: No. of months for new AP not permitted

What causes this issue?

The number of months for calculating the valid-from date for the new
advance payment must be between 1 and 12. The number of months you
specify is added starting from the settlement date.

System Response

The settlement is not carried out.

How to fix this error?

Please correct your input.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62268 - No. of months for new AP not permitted ?

  The SAP error message "62268 No. of months for new AP not permitted" typically occurs in the context of Accounts Payable (AP) when there is an issue with the configuration of the number of months allowed for new accounts payable transactions. This error can arise during the creation of a new vendor or when trying to post an invoice to a vendor account that has not been properly set up.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The number of months allowed for new accounts payable transactions may be set incorrectly in the system configuration. This can happen if the settings do not align with the company's financial policies or if they have been inadvertently changed.
  Vendor Master Data: The vendor master data may not be fully set up or may have restrictions that prevent transactions from being processed.
  Posting Periods: The posting periods may not be open for the specified months, leading to restrictions on posting transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for Accounts Payable in SAP (usually found in the SPRO transaction).
  Look for the settings related to the number of months allowed for new accounts payable transactions and ensure they are set correctly according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 or FK03) and check if the vendor is active and properly set up.
  Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out and that there are no restrictions on the vendor account.
  
  
  
  Verify Posting Periods:
  
  Check the posting periods in the system (transaction code OB52) to ensure that the periods for the months you are trying to post to are open.
  If the periods are closed, you may need to open them or adjust your posting date accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific notes or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to recreate the scenario that caused the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the transaction has the necessary authorizations to create or modify vendor accounts and post transactions.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide further context for the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financials for further assistance.