How To Fix GJ682 - Posting Date Is Invalid &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 682

• Message text: Posting Date Is Invalid &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ682 - Posting Date Is Invalid & ?

  The SAP error message GJ682 ("Posting Date Is Invalid") typically occurs when the posting date entered in a transaction does not fall within the valid date range defined in the system. This can happen in various SAP modules, including Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO), and is often related to the configuration of the fiscal year, posting periods, or date settings.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Posting Period: The posting date may fall outside the open posting periods defined in the system.
  Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year may not be properly configured, or the posting date may fall outside the defined fiscal year.
  Period Locking: The period may be locked for posting due to various reasons, such as closing activities or specific user restrictions.
  Date Format Issues: The date format may not be recognized by the system, leading to an invalid posting date.
  System Date Settings: The system date settings may not align with the posting date being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 to check the open and closed posting periods. Ensure that the posting date falls within the open periods.
  If necessary, extend the open periods to include the posting date.
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Check the fiscal year variant settings in transaction code OB29. Ensure that the fiscal year is correctly defined and that the posting date is within the fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Unlock Posting Periods:
  
  If the period is locked, you may need to unlock it temporarily to allow postings. This can also be done in transaction code OB52.
  
  
  
  Verify Date Format:
  
  Ensure that the date format being used is compatible with the system settings. Check the user profile settings for date format preferences.
  
  
  
  Check System Date:
  
  Ensure that the system date is correctly set and that it aligns with the posting date being used.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Security Team:
  
  If you suspect that user restrictions or system settings are causing the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Change Posting Periods
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variant
  FB50: General Ledger Account Document Entry (to test posting)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for details on fiscal year and posting period configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GJ682 error and implement the appropriate solution. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.