How To Fix FKK_DF_XX018 - Document date (&1) be within the selected period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_DF_XX - Deferred Tax Transfer Posting

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Document date (&1) be within the selected period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_DF_XX018 - Document date (&1) be within the selected period ?

  The SAP error message FKK_DF_XX018 indicates that the document date you are trying to use is outside the allowed period for the transaction you are attempting to execute. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the area of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA).
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the document date you have entered does not fall within the defined posting period in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The document date is set to a date that is before the start of the current posting period.
  The document date is set to a date that is after the end of the current posting period.
  The posting period has been closed for the specified date.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Document Date: Ensure that the document date you are entering is correct and falls within the allowed posting period.
  
  
  Review Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (or the relevant configuration path) to check the open and closed posting periods.
  Ensure that the posting period for the document date you are trying to use is open.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Document Date: If the document date is incorrect, change it to a date that is within the open posting period.
  
  
  Open the Posting Period: If necessary, you can open the posting period for the required date. This should be done with caution and typically requires appropriate authorization:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code OB52.
  Adjust the date ranges to include the required document date.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Finance Team: If you are unsure about changing posting periods or document dates, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with your organization's policies.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB01 (Post Document), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), and FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) as they may be related to the transactions you are working with.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to change posting periods or document dates.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on handling posting periods and document dates.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FKK_DF_XX018 error and proceed with your transaction.