How To Fix ACEPS085 - Date &1 is in company code &2, not in fiscal year &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACEPS - Fehlermeldungen Abgrenzungsbuchungen

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Date &1 is in company code &2, not in fiscal year &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACEPS085 - Date &1 is in company code &2, not in fiscal year &3 ?

  The SAP error message ACEPS085 indicates that there is a date-related issue in the context of a specific company code and fiscal year. The message typically means that the date you are trying to use (denoted as &1) falls within a company code (denoted as &2) that is not open for the specified fiscal year (denoted as &3). 
  Cause:
  
  Closed Fiscal Year: The fiscal year for the specified company code may be closed, meaning that no further postings can be made for that year.
  Incorrect Date: The date you are trying to use may not be valid for the fiscal year you are working with.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial settings that restrict postings to certain periods or fiscal years.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Change View "Periods" Overview) to check the status of the fiscal year for the company code. Ensure that the fiscal year is open for posting.
  If the fiscal year is closed, you may need to open it again if your business processes require it, or you may need to use a different date that falls within an open fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Verify the Date:
  
  Ensure that the date you are trying to use is correct and falls within the allowed posting periods for the company code and fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Periods:
  
  If necessary, adjust the posting periods in the configuration settings to allow postings for the required date.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of opening a closed fiscal year or changing posting periods, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: To check and modify the open and closed periods for posting.
  OB29: To configure the fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on fiscal year settings and posting periods.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to fiscal year settings or posting periods.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ACEPS085 error and proceed with your transactions in SAP.