How To Fix AFWGO_MESSAGES028 - Date for the end of the period is in the future

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AFWGO_MESSAGES - Messages for Development Class AFWGO

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Date for the end of the period is in the future

What causes this issue?

The date for the period end is in the future.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

The data import to the Portfolio Analyzer relies on past data. Enter a
valid date for the period end.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AFWGO_MESSAGES028 - Date for the end of the period is in the future ?

  The SAP error message AFWGO_MESSAGES028, which states "Date for the end of the period is in the future," typically occurs in the context of financial or accounting processes where a date-related validation is performed. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a transaction or a report for a period that has not yet ended, which is not allowed in many financial contexts.
  Cause:
  
  Future Date Entry: The most common cause is that a user has entered a date that is beyond the current date for a financial transaction, report, or period-end closing process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that define the allowed periods for processing transactions, and the current date does not fall within these defined periods.
  System Date Settings: The system date may be incorrectly set to a future date, leading to this error when trying to process transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Verify the date entered in the transaction or report. Ensure that it is not set to a future date. Adjust the date to a valid past or current date.
  Review Period Settings: Check the financial period settings in the system. Ensure that the period you are trying to process is open and valid for transactions.
  System Date Verification: Confirm that the system date is correctly set to the current date. If the system date is incorrect, it may need to be adjusted by a system administrator.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific transaction codes or processes that may be generating this error for additional context and guidance.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context of the error, you may be using specific transaction codes related to financial postings, period-end closing, or reporting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to perform the actions related to the transaction or report being processed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.