How To Fix JBA_US_GENERAL101 - Posting date &1 is holiday and shifted to the previous business day &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JBA_US_GENERAL - ALM: General error messages for US analytical banking

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Posting date &1 is holiday and shifted to the previous business day &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JBA_US_GENERAL101 - Posting date &1 is holiday and shifted to the previous business day &2 ?

  The SAP error message JBA_US_GENERAL101 indicates that the posting date you are trying to use falls on a holiday, and as a result, the system has automatically shifted the posting date to the previous business day. This is a common occurrence in systems that account for holidays and non-working days in financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Holiday Configuration: The posting date you selected is recognized as a holiday in the system's calendar settings. This could be due to local holidays, company-specific holidays, or national holidays.
  Business Calendar Settings: The business calendar may not include the date you are trying to post, leading to the system's automatic adjustment to the previous business day.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Date: Verify the posting date you are trying to use. If it is indeed a holiday, consider using a different date that is a valid business day.
  Review Holiday Calendar: Check the holiday calendar settings in your SAP system. You can do this by navigating to:
  
  Transaction Code: SCAL (for maintaining the calendar)
  Transaction Code: OVK1 (for viewing and maintaining holiday calendars)
  Ensure that the holiday settings are correct and reflect the actual holidays for your organization.
  
  
  Adjust Posting Date: If you need to post on a specific date that is a holiday, you may need to adjust your business processes or seek approval for exceptions, if applicable.
  Consult with SAP Basis or Configuration Team: If you believe the holiday settings are incorrect or need adjustments, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the holiday calendar is set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling posting dates and holidays.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to financial posting and holiday handling to understand how the system processes these dates.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to select appropriate posting dates and understand the implications of holidays on financial transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your posting dates align with the business calendar.