How To Fix FINS_FI_SIF202 - Valid date couldn't be determined

FINS_FI_SIF202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Valid date couldn't be determined

What causes this issue?

The system could not derive a valid date. Please enter a valid date such
as the date of the first day, which usually depends on the fiscal year,
period<(>,<)> and the relevant fiscal year variant.

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?

Check the Customizing in the system. The reason for this error message
could be due to inconsistencies in Customizing tables such as <LS>T009
Fiscal Year Variants</> or <LS>T009B Fiscal Year Variant Periods</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FINS_FI_SIF202 - Details

• The SAP error message FINS_FI_SIF202: Valid date couldn't be determined typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with postings or document processing in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine a valid date for the transaction being processed, which is essential for ensuring that financial records are accurate and compliant with accounting principles.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Date Fields: The transaction may be missing required date fields, or the dates provided may not be valid (e.g., a posting date that falls outside of the allowed fiscal periods).
  Fiscal Year Variant Issues: The fiscal year variant settings may not be correctly configured, leading to discrepancies in date determination.
  Document Type Configuration: The document type used for the transaction may not have the necessary settings to determine a valid date.
  Posting Periods: The posting period may be closed or not open for the transaction date, preventing the