How To Fix FB462 - Correspondence type & is not permitted since date required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 462

• Message text: Correspondence type & is not permitted since date required

What causes this issue?

You entered correspondence type &V1&, which according to default
settings requires a date specification .

System Response

Abnormal termination of processing, since in the context of report you
want to currently start, only correspondence types which require no
date specification are allowed.

How to fix this error?

Please check your entry. If necessary, first change the default
settings for the entered correspondence type by means of customizing.
However, make sure that no inconsistent entries exist in the trigger
table. If necessary, you must first process the entries or set them to
completed so that these can be deleted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB462 - Correspondence type & is not permitted since date required ?

  The SAP error message FB462 indicates that a specific correspondence type is not permitted due to a date requirement. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with correspondence types in accounts receivable or accounts payable.
  Cause:
  The error message FB462 is triggered when:
  
  Date Restrictions: The correspondence type you are trying to use has date restrictions that are not met. This could mean that the correspondence type is only valid for certain periods or that it has been deactivated after a certain date.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the correspondence type may not allow it to be used in the current context or date.
  Missing Parameters: Required parameters or settings for the correspondence type may not be properly defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FB462 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Correspondence Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the correspondence type in SAP (Transaction code: OB77 for accounts receivable or OB78 for accounts payable).
  Verify the validity dates for the correspondence type and ensure that the current date falls within the allowed range.
  
  
  
  Review Date Settings:
  
  Ensure that the date you are trying to use for the correspondence is valid and meets any specified criteria.
  If the correspondence type is not valid for the current date, consider using a different correspondence type that is valid.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific correspondence type to understand any restrictions or requirements.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to use the correspondence type in question.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and date settings, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), FB02 (Change Document), and OB77/OB78 for correspondence configuration.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FB462 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  User Manuals: Refer to user manuals or training materials for guidance on managing correspondence types in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FB462 error and implement a suitable solution.