How To Fix /IBS/RB459 - Posting date must be after &1 (currently most recent document date)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IBS/RB -

• Message number: 459

• Message text: Posting date must be after &1 (currently most recent document date)

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IBS/RB459 - Posting date must be after &1 (currently most recent document date) ?

  The SAP error message /IBS/RB459 Posting date must be after &1 (currently most recent document date) typically occurs in the context of posting transactions in SAP, particularly when dealing with financial documents or inventory postings. This error indicates that the posting date you are trying to use is earlier than the most recent document date in the system, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Posting Date Issue: The posting date you are trying to enter is earlier than the date of the most recent document that has been posted in the system. SAP enforces this rule to maintain the integrity of financial data and ensure that all transactions are recorded in chronological order.
  Document Date: The error may also arise if there are restrictions or settings in the system that prevent posting to earlier dates, especially in financial modules.
  Period Closing: If the posting period is closed for the date you are trying to use,