How To Fix 8Z120 - This date is previous to the provisional or definitive lock dates (& , &)

8Z120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8Z - Messages for Inflation Adjustment

• Message number: 120

• Message text: This date is previous to the provisional or definitive lock dates (& , &)

What causes this issue?

The data is locked.

System Response

The system will not allow to enter a value .

How to fix this error?

An inflation process has locked this data, to modify this values you
must create a new version for this index , see maintain active version.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

8Z120 - Details

• The SAP error message 8Z120 indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action on a date that is earlier than the defined provisional or definitive lock dates in the system. This typically occurs in the context of financial periods, where certain periods are locked to prevent changes after a certain date to ensure data integrity and compliance.
  
  Cause:
  
  Lock Dates: The error arises when the system has been configured with lock dates for financial periods, and the date you are trying to use falls before these lock dates.
  Period Closing: This is common during the closing of financial periods, where the system restricts changes to ensure that all transactions are finalized and reported accurately.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Lock Dates: Review the lock dates set in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually found in the Financial Accounting module).
  Adjust Date: If you need to perform an