How To Fix FQ138 - New posting date not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 138

• Message text: New posting date not valid

What causes this issue?

The posting date was changed so that it falls within a new fiscal year.

System Response

You are not allowed to make such a change.

How to fix this error?

Check the posting date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ138 - New posting date not valid ?

  The SAP error message FQ138 ("New posting date not valid") typically occurs when you are trying to post a financial transaction with a posting date that is not valid according to the system's configuration. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Closed Periods: The posting date falls within a financial period that has already been closed. In SAP, once a period is closed, no further postings can be made to that period.
  Date Configuration: The posting date may not be within the allowed date range defined in the financial settings. This could be due to settings in the fiscal year variant or other date-related configurations.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on the posting dates they can accept.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Period Status: Verify if the posting date falls within an open period. You can do this by checking the period status in the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods). If the period is closed, you may need to open it temporarily or use a different posting date.
  
  
  Adjust Posting Date: Change the posting date to a valid date that falls within an open period. Ensure that the date is within the fiscal year and period that is currently open for posting.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant and ensure that the posting date is within the allowed range. You can review these settings in transaction code OB29 (Define Fiscal Year Variant).
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Document Type Settings: Review the settings for the document type you are using to ensure that it allows postings for the specified date.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: Maintain Posting Periods
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variant
  FBL1N, FBL3N, FBL5N: To check vendor, G/L, and customer line items respectively.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Manuals/Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on posting periods and financial transactions.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's official support channels for further assistance.