How To Fix GJ691 - Tax Posting Date & Is Invalid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 691

• Message text: Tax Posting Date & Is Invalid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ691 - Tax Posting Date & Is Invalid. ?

  The SAP error message GJ691, which states "Tax Posting Date & Is Invalid," typically occurs in the context of tax-related transactions in SAP, particularly in the area of financial accounting or tax management. This error indicates that the tax posting date provided in the transaction is not valid according to the system's configuration or the current date settings.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Date: The tax posting date entered may be outside the allowed range of dates configured in the system.
  Period Closing: The posting period for the tax date may be closed, preventing any transactions from being posted in that period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of tax settings in the system, such as incorrect fiscal year settings or tax codes.
  Date Format: The date format may not be recognized by the system, leading to an invalid date error.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post transactions for the specified date.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the Date: Verify that the tax posting date is correct and falls within the valid range of dates configured in the system.
  Open Posting Period: Ensure that the posting period for the tax date is open. You can check this in the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods).
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for tax codes and fiscal year settings in the SAP system. Ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Correct Date Format: Ensure that the date is entered in the correct format as expected by the system.
  User Authorization: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction for the specified date.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB52 (for posting periods), OBC4 (for tax codes), and OBA7 (for fiscal year variant) to check and adjust settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on tax posting and configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting and tax management within SAP.