How To Fix 62788 - Posting date different to month of input tax run. Check entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 788

• Message text: Posting date different to month of input tax run. Check entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62788 - Posting date different to month of input tax run. Check entry ?

  The SAP error message 62788, "Posting date different to month of input tax run. Check entry," typically occurs during the processing of input tax data in the context of VAT (Value Added Tax) or similar tax reporting. This error indicates that the posting date of the transaction does not match the month that is being processed for input tax reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Posting Date Mismatch: The posting date of the document you are trying to process falls outside the month that is currently being considered for the input tax run.
  Input Tax Run Configuration: The input tax run may be configured to only accept transactions from a specific period, and the posting date of your transaction does not fall within that period.
  Period Closing: The accounting period for the month may have been closed, preventing any further postings for that month.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Date: Verify the posting date of the document you are trying to process. Ensure that it falls within the correct month for the input tax run.
  Adjust Posting Date: If the posting date is incorrect, you may need to adjust it to match the month of the input tax run.
  Review Input Tax Run Settings: Check the configuration of the input tax run to ensure it is set up correctly and that the period is open for posting.
  Open Period: If the period is closed, you may need to reopen it in the system (if allowed) or create a new input tax run for the correct period.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific guidance on handling input tax runs and related configurations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoices) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to check the documents related to the error.
  Input Tax Run: The input tax run is typically executed using transaction codes like S_ALR_87012357 or similar, depending on your SAP version and configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to posting dates or to the input tax run settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in tax and financial processes within SAP.