How To Fix F0484 - Posting date is in the past

F0484 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F0 - FI batch program messages

• Message number: 484

• Message text: Posting date is in the past

What causes this issue?

The posting date you entered is before the current system date.

System Response

You can set up this message as a warning or an error message.

How to fix this error?

Set up this message in accordance with your wishes.
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Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F0484 - Posting date is in the past ?

  The SAP error message F0484, which states "Posting date is in the past," typically occurs when you attempt to post a financial document (such as an invoice, journal entry, or payment) with a posting date that is earlier than the current date. This is a common control mechanism in financial systems to prevent users from posting transactions to prior periods, which could lead to inaccuracies in financial reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Posting Date: The posting date you have entered is earlier than the current date.
  Period Closing: The financial period for the date you are trying to post may have been closed, preventing any postings to that period.
  System Settings: The system may have specific settings that restrict posting to past dates for certain types of transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Change Posting Date: Update the posting date to the current date or a future date, depending on your business requirements.
  Check Period Status: Verify if the financial period is open for