How To Fix IHC621 - Invalid posting date: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IHC - IHC Messages

• Message number: 621

• Message text: Invalid posting date: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IHC621 - Invalid posting date: & ?

  The SAP error message IHC621 "Invalid posting date: &" typically occurs in the context of the Intercompany Financial Management (IHC) module when there is an issue with the posting date used in a transaction. This error indicates that the posting date provided is not valid for the transaction being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Posting Date: The posting date may be outside the allowed posting periods defined in the system.
  Closed Periods: The posting date falls within a period that has been closed for posting.
  Date Format Issues: The date may not be in the correct format expected by the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial accounting module that restrict certain posting dates.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods: Verify the posting periods in the system to ensure that the date being used is within an open period. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods) and checking the settings.
  
  
  Adjust Posting Date: If the posting date is incorrect, adjust it to a valid date that falls within an open posting period.
  
  
  Review Date Format: Ensure that the date is entered in the correct format as per the system's requirements.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review any settings that may restrict posting dates.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period. This can be checked with the security team or through transaction SU53 (Display Authorization Check).
  
  
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods), FB50 (Enter G/L Account Document), and SU53 (Display Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the IHC621 error message for specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the Intercompany Financial Management module for best practices and guidelines on posting transactions.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.