How To Fix ID_WT052 - The Period end date &1 is invalid

ID_WT052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ID_WT - International Development - Withholding Tax Reporting Tool

• Message number: 052

• Message text: The Period end date &1 is invalid

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ID_WT052 - Details

• The SAP error message ID_WT052, which states "The Period end date &1 is invalid," typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling processes, particularly when dealing with period-end closing activities. This error indicates that the specified period end date is not valid for the current configuration or settings in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Closed Period: The period you are trying to use has already been closed in the system, meaning no further postings can be made for that period.
  Incorrect Date Format: The date format may not be recognized by the system, leading to an invalid date error.
  Fiscal Year Variant Issues: The fiscal year variant settings may not align with the date you are trying to use, causing the system to reject it.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration for the posting periods may not allow postings for the specified date.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period.
  
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