How To Fix GPSC616 - Date entered is invalid for company code &.Period could not be determined

GPSC616 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GPSC - PSC Application

• Message number: 616

• Message text: Date entered is invalid for company code &.Period could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GPSC616 - Date entered is invalid for company code &.Period could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message GPSC616 indicates that the date entered is invalid for the specified company code, and as a result, the system could not determine the appropriate period for the transaction. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, such as posting documents, where the date must fall within a valid fiscal period for the company code.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Date: The date entered may not be within the valid range of dates defined for the fiscal year of the company code.
  Closed Period: The period for the date entered may be closed for posting, meaning that no transactions can be recorded in that period.
  Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant assigned to the company code may not align with the date entered.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings of the company code that prevent the date from being recognized as valid.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the Date: Verify that the