How To Fix ID_PL_DP073 - Posting date not between &1 and &2. Payment cannot be processed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ID_PL_DP - Message class for Poland FI localization

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Posting date not between &1 and &2. Payment cannot be processed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ID_PL_DP073 - Posting date not between &1 and &2. Payment cannot be processed ?

  The SAP error message ID_PL_DP073, which states "Posting date not between &1 and &2. Payment cannot be processed," typically occurs when you are trying to process a payment (such as a vendor payment or customer payment) with a posting date that falls outside the allowed date range defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Posting Date Issue: The posting date you are trying to use for the payment is either before the earliest allowed posting date or after the latest allowed posting date set in the system.
  Period Closing: The financial period may be closed, preventing postings in that period.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the financial accounting configuration may restrict posting dates to a specific range.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Date: Verify the posting date you are using for the payment. Ensure it falls within the allowed range specified in the error message (between &1 and &2).
  Adjust Posting Date: If the posting date is incorrect, change it to a valid date that is within the allowed range.
  Open Periods: If the period is closed, you may need to open the period in the configuration settings (if you have the necessary authorizations) or consult with your finance team to determine if the period can be reopened.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to ensure that the posting date restrictions are appropriate for your business processes. This can be done in the transaction code OB52, where you can define the allowed posting periods.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the settings or how to change them, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: To check and modify the allowed posting periods.
  F-53: To process vendor payments.
  F-28: To process customer payments.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change posting dates or modify configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully process the payment.