How To Fix 72129 - & is not a valid accrual date

72129 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 72 - Message Class for Time Management Reports

• Message number: 129

• Message text: & is not a valid accrual date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72129 - & is not a valid accrual date ?

  The SAP error message 72129, which states that "is not a valid accrual date," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with accruals in the SAP system. This error indicates that the date you are trying to use for an accrual is not recognized as valid by the system. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date entered may not be in the correct format expected by SAP.
  Date Outside of Posting Period: The date may fall outside of the open posting periods in the financial calendar.
  Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year settings may not allow for accruals to be posted on that date.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict certain dates for accrual postings.
  System Date Settings: The system date may be set incorrectly, affecting the validity of the accrual date.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure