How To Fix AB021 - Incorrect posting date appeared: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AB -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Incorrect posting date appeared: &

What causes this issue?

An invalid posting date was found in the system.

System Response

Termination of further processing of the report.

How to fix this error?

Replace the invalid system date with a correct date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AB021 - Incorrect posting date appeared: & ?

  The SAP error message AB021 "Incorrect posting date appeared: &" typically occurs when there is an issue with the posting date in a financial transaction or document. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during asset accounting, general ledger postings, or when processing invoices.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Posting Date: The posting date entered is outside the allowed range defined in the system settings. This could be due to:
  
  The date being in a closed fiscal period.
  The date being in a future period that is not yet open for posting.
  The date being earlier than the earliest allowed posting date.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the fiscal year variant or posting periods may not be set correctly.
  
  
  User Input Error: The user may have mistakenly entered an incorrect date.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Date: Verify the posting date entered in the transaction. Ensure it is within the allowed range for the fiscal year and period.
  
  
  Open Posting Periods: Check the configuration of the posting periods in the system:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 to review and adjust the open and closed periods.
  Ensure that the posting date falls within an open period.
  
  
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: Review the fiscal year variant settings to ensure they are correctly configured. You can check this in the transaction code OB29.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: To manage posting periods.
  OB29: To check fiscal year variant settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for entering posting dates and understanding fiscal periods.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AB021 error and successfully process your transactions in SAP.