How To Fix BL058 - Invalid start date or period.

BL058 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BL - Application Log

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Invalid start date or period.

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BL058 - Details

• The SAP error message BL058: Invalid start date or period typically occurs in the context of business transactions that involve date or period validations, such as in the areas of billing, financial accounting, or logistics. This error indicates that the date or period specified in the transaction is not valid according to the system's configuration or the business rules defined in SAP.
  Causes of BL058 Error
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date entered may not be in the correct format expected by the system.
  Invalid Date Range: The date specified may fall outside of the allowed date range defined in the system settings (e.g., fiscal year settings).
  Closed Periods: The period you are trying to post to may be closed for posting in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling area, company code, or fiscal year variant that restrict the use of certain dates or periods.
  Missing Master Data: Related master data