Message type: E = Error
Message class: BK - Create, Display, Reverse Controlling Document
Message number: 174
Message text: Period entry is ignored by the system
You entered a posting date that does not belong to period 12.
The R/3 System ignores your entry. It is possible to enter a special
period in period 12.
Check your entries.
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BK174
- Period entry is ignored by the system ?The SAP error message BK174 ("Period entry is ignored by the system") typically occurs in the context of financial postings, particularly when dealing with document entries in the General Ledger (G/L) or during the posting of financial documents. This error indicates that the period specified in the document is not valid for the current posting. Causes: Closed Posting Period: The most common cause is that the posting period you are trying to use is closed. In SAP, periods can be closed for various reasons, such as month-end or year-end closing processes. Incorrect Period Entry: The period entered in the document may not correspond to the fiscal year or may be outside the allowed range.
Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial accounting module that restrict posting to certain periods. Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on which periods they can post to. Solutions: Check Posting Periods: Verify the status of the
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