How To Fix /IBX/BL_SLICES014 - New posting date &1 is before old posting date &2

/IBX/BL_SLICES014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IBX/BL_SLICES -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: New posting date &1 is before old posting date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IBX/BL_SLICES014 - New posting date &1 is before old posting date &2 ?

  The SAP error message /IBX/BL_SLICES014 New posting date &1 is before old posting date &2 typically occurs in the context of financial postings or document changes where the system is enforcing rules regarding the posting dates of financial documents. This error indicates that the new posting date you are trying to set is earlier than the existing posting date of the document, which is not allowed in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Validation: The system has a validation rule that prevents a document from being backdated beyond its original posting date. This is to maintain the integrity of financial records and ensure that transactions are recorded in the correct accounting period.
  Document Status: The document may already be in a status that does not allow changes to the posting date, such as being posted to a closed period.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict changes to posting dates