How To Fix /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT687 - Changes not allowed as trigger date greater than effective period

/ACCGO/MCK_MAINT687 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT -

• Message number: 687

• Message text: Changes not allowed as trigger date greater than effective period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT687 - Changes not allowed as trigger date greater than effective period ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT687 Changes not allowed as trigger date greater than effective period typically occurs in the context of managing master data or configuration settings in the SAP system, particularly in the area of financial accounting or controlling.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that you are trying to make changes to a record (such as a master data record or configuration setting) where the trigger date for the change is beyond the effective period of that record. In other words, the date you are trying to use for the change is not valid because it falls outside the range of dates during which the record is considered effective.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Effective Period: Review the effective period of the record you are trying to change. This can usually be found in the master data or configuration settings. Ensure that the trigger date you