How To Fix H1133 - Start date & not in current finanacial year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: H1 - Messages Used in HR Funds and Position Management

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Start date & not in current finanacial year

What causes this issue?

The validity start date of a budgeting rule must be in the current
financial year.

How to fix this error?

Select a start date that is in the current financial year.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1133 - Start date & not in current finanacial year ?

  The SAP error message H1133, which states "Start date & not in current financial year," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a financial document or transaction that has a start date that does not fall within the current financial year defined in your SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The start date you are trying to enter is either in a previous financial year or a future financial year that is not yet open for posting.
  Financial Year Settings: The financial year settings in your SAP system may not be configured to allow postings for the date you are trying to use.
  Period Locking: The financial periods may be locked for the year you are trying to post to, preventing any transactions from being recorded.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Verify the start date you are entering. Ensure that it falls within the current financial year as defined in your SAP system.
  Adjust Financial Year Settings: If you need to post to a different financial year, you may need to adjust the financial year settings in the configuration. This typically requires access to the SAP configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Open Posting Periods: Ensure that the posting periods for the financial year are open. You can check this in the transaction code OB52, where you can view and adjust the open and closed periods.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the financial year settings or the implications of changing them, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: To check and manage open and closed posting periods.
  SPRO: To access the configuration settings for financial year settings.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on financial year settings and posting periods.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to financial year settings or posting periods.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these aspects, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.