How To Fix IDFI161 - Select correct posting date. Only month, quarter, or year are allowed.

IDFI161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDFI - International Development

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Select correct posting date. Only month, quarter, or year are allowed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDFI161 - Select correct posting date. Only month, quarter, or year are allowed. ?

  The SAP error message IDFI161, which states "Select correct posting date. Only month, quarter, or year are allowed," typically occurs in the context of financial postings or reporting within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is expecting a specific format for the posting date, and the date provided does not meet the required criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The posting date entered may not be in the correct format. SAP expects the date to be specified at a higher level (month, quarter, or year) rather than a specific day.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to allow only certain types of postings (e.g., monthly, quarterly, or yearly) and not daily postings.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to execute may only allow for certain types of date entries based on its nature (e.g., month-end closing, quarterly reporting).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Input: Ensure that you are entering the posting date in the