How To Fix KA358 - Date & must lie between & and &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KA - CO Overhead Costs: Overhead, Accrual Calculation

• Message number: 358

• Message text: Date & must lie between & and &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA358 - Date & must lie between & and & ?

  The SAP error message KA358 ("Date & must lie between & and &") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) when a date entered in a transaction does not fall within the allowed date range defined in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when posting to a cost center, internal order, or during the execution of certain reports.
  Cause:
  
  
  Date Range Restrictions: The date you are trying to enter is outside the permissible range set in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The fiscal year being closed.
  The posting period being closed.
  Configuration settings that restrict posting to certain dates.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The date may have been entered incorrectly, either by mistake or due to a misunderstanding of the required format.
  
  
  System Configuration: The system may have specific configurations that limit the dates for certain transactions or postings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Date Entry: Verify that the date you are entering is correct and in the proper format. Ensure that you are not entering a future date or a date that is too far in the past.
  
  
  Review Posting Periods: Check the posting periods in the system:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 to view and adjust the open and closed posting periods.
  Ensure that the date you are trying to use falls within an open posting period.
  
  
  
  Fiscal Year Settings: If the fiscal year has been closed, you may need to open it again or use a different date that falls within an open fiscal year.
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team: If you suspect that the error is due to system configuration, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to date restrictions.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to check or change settings:
  
  OB52: For posting periods.
  OKP1: For controlling area settings.
  KSB1: For displaying cost center reports.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for KA358 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to controlling and financial accounting for more details on date handling and posting periods.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of date entries and the implications of posting periods in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KA358 error and successfully complete your transaction.