How To Fix /ATL/ASSET012 - Date must be one of 12/1984, 03/1985, and 09/1984

/ATL/ASSET012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ATL/ASSET -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Date must be one of 12/1984, 03/1985, and 09/1984

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ATL/ASSET012 - Date must be one of 12/1984, 03/1985, and 09/1984 ?

  The SAP error message /ATL/ASSET012 typically indicates that there is an issue with the date being used in a transaction related to asset accounting. This error suggests that the date you are trying to use is not valid for the operation you are attempting to perform, and it specifically mentions that the date must be one of the specified months and years (12/1984, 03/1985, and 09/1984).
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Restrictions: The error is likely due to the system being configured to only allow certain dates for asset transactions. This could be due to the fiscal year settings or specific periods being open or closed for posting.
  Period Locking: The periods for asset transactions may be locked, preventing any postings outside of the specified dates.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the asset accounting module that restrict the dates for certain transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Ensure that the date you are trying to use is