How To Fix FINS_FI_SIF103 - Posting date before activ.date of target ledger &1/comp.code &2 (proj.&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_SIF - SAP S/4HANA Finance: Subsequent Implementation of Functions

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Posting date before activ.date of target ledger &1/comp.code &2 (proj.&3)

What causes this issue?

The current posting date is not allowed, as the activation date of the
target ledger &V1&/company code &V2& in
<DS:TRAS.FINS_SIL_CUST>Customizing</> is defined later (for project
&V3&).

System Response

How to fix this error?

Choose a posting date that fits with the current Customizing settings.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_FI_SIF103 - Posting date before activ.date of target ledger &1/comp.code &2 (proj.&3) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FI_SIF103 indicates that there is an attempt to post a financial document with a posting date that is earlier than the activation date of the target ledger for a specific company code and project. This error typically arises in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) and is related to the configuration of ledgers in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Activation Date: The target ledger has an activation date that is set to a specific date. Any postings made before this date are not allowed.
  Posting Date: The posting date of the transaction you are trying to execute is earlier than the activation date of the ledger.
  Company Code and Project: The error message specifies the company code and project, indicating that the issue is specific to that combination.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Activation Date:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the ledger in question. You can find this in the SAP menu under Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger > Master Data > Ledger > Define Ledgers.
  Verify the activation date for the target ledger and ensure that it is set correctly.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Date:
  
  If possible, change the posting date of the transaction to a date that is on or after the activation date of the ledger.
  Ensure that the posting date aligns with the financial periods that are open for posting.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code and Project Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the specific company code and project to ensure that they are correctly configured to allow postings in the desired ledger.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or restrictions that may apply to your system.
  
  
  
  Consider Ledger Settings:
  
  If the ledger is not intended to be used for historical postings, consider whether it is necessary to change the activation date or if a different ledger should be used for the transaction.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB22 (for ledger settings) or OBY6 (for company code settings) to access the relevant configuration areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to ledger settings or to post transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully post your financial document.