How To Fix J1AI018 - Valuation date is not last day of current or previous period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J1AI - J1AI

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Valuation date is not last day of current or previous period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J1AI018 - Valuation date is not last day of current or previous period ?

  The SAP error message J1AI018 indicates that the valuation date you are trying to use for a transaction is not the last day of the current or previous period. This error typically occurs in the context of Indian tax compliance, particularly when dealing with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and the associated returns.
  
  Cause:
  
  Valuation Date Issue: The valuation date must be the last day of the current accounting period or the last day of the previous accounting period. If you attempt to post a transaction with a valuation date that does not meet this criterion, you will encounter this error.
  Incorrect Period Settings: The fiscal year variant or period settings in your configuration may not align with the expected dates.
  Transaction Timing: The transaction you are trying to process may be outside the allowed period for valuation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Valuation Date: Ensure that the valuation date you are using is indeed the last day