How To Fix GPD901 - Posting date cannot be outside posting period

GPD901 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GPD - Pegging & Distribution

• Message number: 901

• Message text: Posting date cannot be outside posting period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GPD901 - Posting date cannot be outside posting period ?

  The SAP error message GPD901, which states "Posting date cannot be outside posting period," typically occurs when you attempt to post a transaction with a posting date that falls outside the defined posting period in the system. This is a common issue in financial transactions, and it can arise in various modules, including Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO).
  
  Cause:
  
  Posting Date: The date you are trying to use for the transaction is either earlier than the start date or later than the end date of the current posting period.
  Closed Periods: The posting period may have been closed for financial reporting purposes, preventing any further postings.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the system may restrict postings to certain periods based on company policies or accounting standards.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Period:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Change Posting Periods) to view the current settings for posting periods.
  Ensure that the posting date you are using falls