How To Fix 68505 - Posting date must be greater than or equal to &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 68 - Message for DARWIN Loans (continued)

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Posting date must be greater than or equal to &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 68505 - Posting date must be greater than or equal to & ?

  The SAP error message 68505, which states "Posting date must be greater than or equal to &," typically occurs when you are trying to post a document (such as an invoice, journal entry, or other financial transaction) with a posting date that is earlier than the allowed date set in the system. This is often related to the fiscal year or period settings in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Settings: The posting date you are trying to use is before the start of the current fiscal year or period.
  Period Locking: The period you are trying to post to may be closed or locked for posting.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the financial module that restrict posting to certain dates.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Date: Ensure that the posting date you are using is correct and falls within the allowed range. It should be greater than or equal to the date specified in the error message.
  Open Periods: Verify that the period you are trying to post to is open. You can check this in the transaction code OB52 (Change View "Open and Close Posting Periods").
  Adjust Fiscal Year Settings: If necessary, adjust the fiscal year settings to allow postings to the desired date. This may require configuration changes in the financial settings.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the correct posting date or if the period should be open, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with internal policies.
  Use a Valid Date: If you need to post a document with a date earlier than the current period, you may need to adjust the posting date to a valid one or request the necessary permissions to open the period.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB52: To check and change open and closed posting periods.
  FB01: For posting financial documents.
  FBL1N: To view vendor line items, which may help in understanding the context of the posting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to post in the desired periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully post your document in SAP.