How To Fix ADEX004 - Document/posting dates in different fiscal years for plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ADEX - Messages for Material exchange transaction.

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Document/posting dates in different fiscal years for plant &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ADEX004 - Document/posting dates in different fiscal years for plant & ?

  The SAP error message ADEX004 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the document or posting dates and the fiscal year settings for a specific plant. This typically occurs when you are trying to post a document (like a goods movement or invoice) that has a posting date in a different fiscal year than what is configured for the plant in question.
  Cause:
  
  Posting Date Issue: The posting date of the document you are trying to process falls into a different fiscal year than the one currently open for the plant.
  Fiscal Year Configuration: The fiscal year settings for the plant may not be aligned with the posting date of the document.
  Period Closing: The fiscal period for the year may have been closed, preventing postings to that period.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Date: Verify the posting date of the document you are trying to post. Ensure that it falls within the open fiscal year for the plant.
  Open Fiscal Year: If the posting date is correct, check the fiscal year settings for the plant. You may need to open the fiscal year in the configuration if it is closed.
  Adjust Document Date: If possible, adjust the document's posting date to fall within the open fiscal year.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about changing fiscal year settings or posting dates, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with financial regulations and practices.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like OB52 (to open/close posting periods) or OAVC (to check fiscal year variant) to manage fiscal year settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: Understand the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code and plant. This can be checked in the configuration settings.
  Document Types: Different document types may have specific rules regarding posting dates and fiscal years.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to posting periods or fiscal year settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ADEX004 error and successfully post your document.