How To Fix F5904 - The posting date is not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 904

• Message text: The posting date is not available

What causes this issue?

Due to an internal error, the system was unable to set the posting date.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Contact SAP.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5904 - The posting date is not available ?

  The SAP error message F5904, "The posting date is not available," typically occurs when you are trying to post a financial document with a posting date that is not valid in the system. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Closed Periods: The posting date falls within a financial period that has already been closed. In SAP, once a period is closed, no further postings can be made to that period.
  Date Restrictions: There may be specific date restrictions set in the configuration that prevent postings on certain dates.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period.
  Calendar Settings: The fiscal calendar may not include the date you are trying to use for posting.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on the posting dates.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Period Status: Verify if the posting date falls within an open period. You can do this by checking the period