How To Fix 63246 - Enter document date and posting date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 63 - Messages for Real Estate Management

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Enter document date and posting date

What causes this issue?

You are trying to carry out (not simulate) an owner settlement. In
order to be able to make the postings correctly you must enter the
posting date and the document date.

System Response

The owner settlement will not be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Enter the document date and the posting date.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 63246 - Enter document date and posting date ?

  The SAP error message 63246, which states "Enter document date and posting date," typically occurs when you are trying to create or post a document in SAP (such as an invoice, journal entry, or other financial document) without providing the required date fields. This error indicates that the system requires both a document date and a posting date to proceed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Dates: The most common cause of this error is that either the document date or the posting date (or both) have not been entered in the relevant fields.
  Field Configuration: The configuration of the transaction or document type may require these fields to be filled in.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering these dates due to oversight or misunderstanding of the required fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Required Dates: Ensure that both the document date and posting date are filled in before attempting to save or post the document. 
  
  Document Date: This is the date that reflects when the transaction occurred.
  Posting Date: This is the date that the transaction will be recorded in the financial books.
  
  
  
  Check Field Settings: If you are consistently encountering this error, check the configuration settings for the transaction type you are using. It may be necessary to adjust the settings to ensure that these fields are mandatory.
  
  
  User Training: If users are frequently encountering this error, consider providing additional training or documentation to ensure they understand the importance of these fields.
  
  
  System Configuration: If you have access to system configuration, you can check if there are any validation rules or settings that enforce the requirement of these fields.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific transaction you are working with.
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the transaction you are using (e.g., FB60 for vendor invoices, FB70 for customer invoices), the required fields may vary.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If you are a developer or have access to development resources, you can explore user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) that might allow you to customize the behavior of the transaction.
  
  By ensuring that both the document date and posting date are entered correctly, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your transaction in SAP.