How To Fix FV046 - Posting date not correct

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FV - Electronic Banking Messages

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Posting date not correct

What causes this issue?

The posting date &V1& entered does not match the posting date &V2&
specified when creating the statement / the list.

How to fix this error?

Leave the field empty or enter the value &V2&.
&NOTE&
If you have not yet posted the list, you can change the posting date
specified during creation. To do this, go to the memo record entry
screen and choose <LS>Goto -> Change control</>. Then save the list.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FV046 - Posting date not correct ?

  The SAP error message FV046 ("Posting date not correct") typically occurs when there is an issue with the posting date in a financial transaction. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving it. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Posting Period Closed: The posting date falls within a period that has already been closed in the system. This is common in financial accounting where periods are closed for reporting purposes.
  
  
  Invalid Posting Date: The posting date may be outside the allowed range of dates defined in the system settings. For example, it could be a future date or a date that is too far in the past.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on the posting dates that can be used.
  
  
  Company Code Settings: The company code may have specific settings that restrict posting to certain dates.
  
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant settings may not allow postings in the specified period.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Posting Period: Verify if the posting period is open. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OB52 (Change Posting Periods) and checking the status of the relevant periods.
  
  
  Adjust Posting Date: If the posting date is incorrect, change it to a valid date that falls within an open posting period.
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings: Check if the document type you are using has any restrictions on posting dates. You can do this in the configuration settings for document types.
  
  
  Company Code Configuration: Ensure that the company code settings allow postings for the date you are trying to use. This can be checked in the configuration settings for the company code.
  
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: Review the fiscal year variant settings to ensure that the date you are trying to post is valid according to the fiscal year configuration.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the correct posting date or the implications of changing it, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB52 (for posting periods), OBY6 (for company code settings), and OB37 (for document types).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to the FV046 error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to post documents in the specified periods.
  
  By addressing the underlying cause of the FV046 error, you should be able to successfully post your financial transactions in SAP.