How To Fix JBDVT139 - Balance date &1 is not in the processing period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JBDVT - Messages for Variable Transaction

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Balance date &1 is not in the processing period

What causes this issue?

You want to maintain a balance for the date &v1&. This date does not
fall in the processing period for the flow data from &V2& to &V3&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JBDVT139 - Balance date &1 is not in the processing period ?

  The SAP error message JBDVT139, which states "Balance date &1 is not in the processing period," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or postings in SAP, particularly when dealing with balance sheet accounts or financial closing processes. This error indicates that the date you are trying to use for a balance or posting is outside the allowed processing period defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Date Outside Processing Period: The balance date you are trying to use is not within the defined posting periods in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The date is in a closed fiscal period.
  The date is in a future period that has not yet been opened for posting.
  The date is in a past period that has been locked for changes.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the fiscal year variant or the posting periods may not be set correctly, leading to discrepancies in allowed posting dates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Change View "Posting Periods": Overview).
  Verify the open and closed periods for the relevant company code and fiscal year.
  Ensure that the balance date you are trying to use falls within the open periods.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Balance Date:
  
  If the balance date is indeed outside the allowed periods, consider using a different date that falls within the open periods.
  
  
  
  Open the Period:
  
  If necessary, you can open the period for posting by adjusting the settings in transaction code OB52. However, be cautious with this approach, as it may affect financial reporting and compliance.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about changing posting periods or if it impacts financial reporting, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with internal policies.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration of the fiscal year variant and posting periods to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Change Posting Periods
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variant
  OB37: Define Posting Periods for Company Codes
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing posting periods and fiscal year settings.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change posting periods or access financial transaction codes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the JBDVT139 error and successfully process your financial transactions.