How To Fix /NFM/CA662 - First posting day is before the current date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /NFM/CA -

• Message number: 662

• Message text: First posting day is before the current date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /NFM/CA662 - First posting day is before the current date ?

  The SAP error message /NFM/CA662 indicates that the first posting day for a financial period is set before the current date. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when trying to post transactions in a period that is not open for posting.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The first posting day for the financial period may have been set incorrectly in the system configuration.
  Period Locking: The financial period may be locked for posting, preventing any transactions from being recorded before the specified first posting day.
  Date Mismatch: The date of the transaction being posted is earlier than the first posting day defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (or the relevant configuration transaction) to check the posting periods.
  Ensure that the first posting day is set correctly and is not before the current date.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Periods:
  
  If necessary, adjust the first posting day to a date that is on or before the current date.
  Make sure that the periods are open for posting as required.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Date:
  
  Verify the date of the transaction you are trying to post. If it is indeed earlier than the first posting day, you may need to change the transaction date to a valid date.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about changing the posting periods, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator to ensure compliance with accounting policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: To manage posting periods.
  FBL1N, FBL3N, FBL5N: To view line items for vendors, G/L accounts, and customers respectively.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing posting periods and financial transactions.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change posting periods or to post transactions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /NFM/CA662 and proceed with your financial postings.