How To Fix F5A103 - You are not saving the entry in the display period

F5A103 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5A - Document Editing

• Message number: 103

• Message text: You are not saving the entry in the display period

What causes this issue?

You are saving an entry in the cash journal. However the posting date
is not within the display time period that you have currently selected
for the cash journal.

System Response

The system informs you that the entry will be posted on the posting
date displayed and not within the current display time period. When you
make a new selection, the entry therefore no longer appears in the
current display period selected. It appears in the posting date period
instead.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5A103 - You are not saving the entry in the display period ?

  The SAP error message F5A103, which states "You are not saving the entry in the display period," typically occurs when a user attempts to make changes or save entries in a period that is designated as a display-only period in the system. This is a common scenario in financial modules where certain periods are closed for posting to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
  
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The most common cause of this error is that the posting period you are trying to save entries in has been closed. In SAP, periods can be closed for various reasons, such as month-end or year-end closing processes.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may restrict changes to certain periods to prevent accidental modifications to finalized data.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to make changes in the specified period.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Period: Verify the current posting period in the system. You can do this