How To Fix 9P659 - Invalid document date "&1"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9P - Russia and Ukraine class messages for development

• Message number: 659

• Message text: Invalid document date "&1"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9P659 - Invalid document date "&1" ?

  The SAP error message 9P659, which states "Invalid document date '&1'", typically occurs when the document date entered in a transaction does not fall within the allowed date range defined in the system. This can happen in various SAP modules, such as FI (Financial Accounting), MM (Materials Management), or SD (Sales and Distribution).
  Cause:
  
  Document Date Outside Valid Range: The document date you are trying to enter is either in the future or too far in the past, beyond the limits set in the system.
  Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year settings may restrict the posting of documents to certain periods.
  Period Closing: The posting period may be closed, preventing entries for that date.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the company code or controlling area that restrict the use of certain dates.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Date: Ensure that the document date you are entering is valid and falls within the acceptable range. The date should typically be within the current fiscal year or the open posting periods.
  Review Posting Periods: Go to the transaction code OB52 to check the open and closed posting periods for your company code. If the period is closed, you may need to open it or use a different date.
  Adjust Fiscal Year Settings: If necessary, review the fiscal year settings in the configuration (transaction code OB29) to ensure that the date you are trying to use is allowed.
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator: If you are unsure about the settings or need to make changes, consult with your SAP administrator or finance team to ensure compliance with company policies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: Change Posting Periods
  OB29: Fiscal Year Variant
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for your specific module to understand how document dates are handled and any restrictions that may apply.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 9P659 and successfully enter the document date.