How To Fix PFM_1296 - Cannot fill in both date parameters (posting/system)

PFM_1296 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_1 - Message class for POCLIS

• Message number: 296

• Message text: Cannot fill in both date parameters (posting/system)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_1296 - Cannot fill in both date parameters (posting/system) ?

  The SAP error message PFM_1296 indicates that there is an issue with the date parameters in a financial posting or system operation. Specifically, it means that both date parameters (posting date and system date) have been filled in, which is not allowed. This can occur in various SAP transactions where date parameters are required.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  Both the Posting Date and System Date fields are populated in a transaction or report where only one should be filled.
  The system is designed to use either the posting date or the system date, but not both simultaneously.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Input Fields: Review the transaction or report where the error occurred. Ensure that only one of the date fields (either Posting Date or System Date) is filled in. Clear the field that is not needed.
  
  
  Adjust the Configuration: If you are a system administrator or have