How To Fix 62391 - Posting date is not in month &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 391

• Message text: Posting date is not in month &

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Correct the posting date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62391 - Posting date is not in month & ?

  The SAP error message 62391, "Posting date is not in month &," typically occurs when you attempt to post a document with a posting date that does not fall within the allowed range for the specified period in the financial accounting module. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  Cause:
  
  Closed Period: The posting date falls within a financial period that has already been closed. In SAP, once a period is closed, no further postings can be made to that period.
  Incorrect Posting Date: The posting date entered may be incorrect or not aligned with the current fiscal year or period settings.
  Period Locking: The period may be locked for certain types of transactions, preventing postings from being made.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial accounting module that restrict postings to certain periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Period Status: Verify the status of the financial period in question. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OB52 (Change View "Periods": Overview) to see if the period is open for posting.
  Adjust Posting Date: If the posting date is incorrect, change it to a valid date that falls within an open period.
  Unlock Period: If necessary, you can unlock the period for posting by adjusting the settings in transaction code OB52. However, be cautious with this approach, as it may affect financial reporting.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about changing period settings, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator to ensure compliance with accounting policies.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to posting periods in the financial accounting module to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: To check and change the status of posting periods.
  FB01: To post a document.
  FBL1N: To view vendor line items, which may help in understanding the context of the posting.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for financial accounting to understand how posting periods work and the implications of closing periods.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 62391 and successfully post your document in SAP.