How To Fix FIPR501 - Planned Closure date is inactive

FIPR501 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIPR - Nachrichten für Finanzprodukte

• Message number: 501

• Message text: Planned Closure date is inactive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIPR501 - Planned Closure date is inactive ?

  The SAP error message FIPR501, which states "Planned Closure date is inactive," typically occurs in the context of financial or project management modules when a planned closure date for a financial period or project is set to a date that is not active or valid in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Period: The planned closure date falls within a financial period that has been marked as inactive. This can happen if the period has been closed or if the settings for that period have been changed.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for financial periods may not be set correctly, leading to certain dates being marked as inactive.
  Date Mismatch: The date entered may not align with the fiscal year settings or the defined periods in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Period Status: Verify the status of the financial period in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually under Financial Accounting