How To Fix F5052 - & items with posting date > & were not activated


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: F5 - Document Editing

  • Message number: 052

  • Message text: & items with posting date > & were not activated

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  • What causes this issue?

    Items whose posting date is after the desired clearing date should be
    activated. However, a clearing before the posting date is not possible.

    System Response

    Items whose posting date is after the clearing date &V2& are displayed
    in the overview, but cannot be activated.

    How to fix this error?

    If you want to clear one of the items, you must choose a clearing date
    which is not before the posting date of the item. To do this, you must
    cancel the clearing procedure and carry it out with a later date.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5052 - & items with posting date > & were not activated ?
    The SAP error message F5052 typically indicates that there are items with a posting date greater than a specified date that have not been activated. This error often arises in the context of financial postings, particularly when dealing with document processing in SAP.
    
    Cause: Posting Date Issue: The error usually occurs when you attempt to post a document with a posting date that is beyond the allowed period for activation. This can happen if the posting date is set in a future period that has not been activated in the system. Period Closing: If the financial period is closed or if there are restrictions on posting to certain periods, this error may arise. Configuration Settings: The system may have specific settings that prevent posting to future periods or require certain conditions to be met before activation.
    Solution: Check Posting Date: Verify the posting date of the document you are trying to process. Ensure that it is

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