How To Fix 67606 - The posting date is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 67 - Loans Messages - Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 606

• Message text: The posting date is not permitted

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a permissible posting date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 67606 - The posting date is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message 67606, "The posting date is not permitted," typically occurs when a user attempts to post a document with a posting date that falls outside of the allowed date range defined in the system settings. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO).
  Causes:
  
  Closed Periods: The posting date may fall within a financial period that has already been closed. In SAP, once a period is closed, no further postings are allowed for that period.
  Date Restrictions: The system may have specific date restrictions set up in the configuration, preventing postings to certain dates.
  Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant settings may restrict postings to certain periods or dates.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Period Closing: Verify if the period for the posting date is closed. If it is, you may need to reopen the period (if allowed) or post to a different period.
  
  Transaction Code: OB52 (to manage posting periods).
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Date: Change the posting date to a valid date that falls within an open period.
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Variant: Check the fiscal year variant settings to ensure that the posting date is within the allowed range.
  
  Transaction Code: OB29 (to view and adjust fiscal year variants).
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period. This may require coordination with the SAP security team.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review any specific settings that may be causing the restriction.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB52 (Manage Posting Periods), OB29 (Fiscal Year Variant), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to financial period management and posting date controls for further insights.
  
  If the issue continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP's official support channels for more in-depth troubleshooting.