How To Fix 6E071 - Posting date before &2 not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6E - Messages for EMU currency conversion in Treasury

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Posting date before &2 not permitted

What causes this issue?

During the contract currency changeover, the system performs currency
swap postings for the balance sheet account. In this case, the posting
date for the currency swap postings (&V1) is before the posting date of
the last posting to the balance sheet account. This is not permitted.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Enter &V2& or a later date as the posting date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6E071 - Posting date before &2 not permitted ?

  The SAP error message 6E071 ("Posting date before &2 not permitted") typically occurs when a user attempts to post a document with a posting date that is earlier than the allowed posting date defined in the system settings. This is often related to the fiscal year or period settings in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Settings: The posting date is set to a date that falls before the start of the current fiscal year or period.
  Period Locking: The period for the posting date may be closed or locked, preventing any postings in that period.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the financial accounting module may restrict postings to certain dates.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Date: Ensure that the posting date you are trying to use is valid and falls within the open periods of the fiscal year.
  Open Periods: Verify the open and closed periods in the system. You can do this by navigating to:
  
  Transaction Code: OB52
  Check the settings for the relevant company code and ensure that the period you are trying to post to is open.
  
  
  Change Posting Date: If the posting date is indeed before the allowed date, change it to a valid date that is within the open periods.
  Adjust Configuration: If necessary, consult with your SAP administrator or finance team to adjust the configuration settings if there is a need to allow postings to earlier dates.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to post in the desired period.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: To check and maintain the open and closed periods.
  FB01: To post a document.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on fiscal year and period management for more detailed information on how to manage posting periods.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.