How To Fix /PRA/ACCOUNTING386 - Sales date &1 should not exceed accounting perid &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/ACCOUNTING -

• Message number: 386

• Message text: Sales date &1 should not exceed accounting perid &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/ACCOUNTING386 - Sales date &1 should not exceed accounting perid &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/ACCOUNTING386 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the sales date of a transaction and the accounting period that is currently open in the system. Specifically, the error states that the sales date (denoted as &1) should not exceed the accounting period (denoted as &2). This typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction with a sales date that falls outside the allowed accounting period.
  Cause:
  
  Sales Date Exceeds Accounting Period: The sales date of the transaction you are trying to process is later than the last day of the currently open accounting period.
  Closed Accounting Period: The accounting period for the transaction has been closed, and no further postings are allowed for that period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict posting to certain periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Sales Date: Verify the sales date of the transaction you are trying to post. Ensure that it falls within the open accounting period.
  Open Accounting Period: If the sales date is correct and should be processed, you may need to open the accounting period in question. This can typically be done by a user with the appropriate authorization in the financial module.
  Adjust Transaction Date: If the sales date is incorrect, adjust the transaction to reflect a valid date that falls within the open accounting period.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the accounting periods or need to make changes, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with financial policies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB52 to manage the open and closed periods in SAP.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to accounting periods or to post transactions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling accounting periods and transactions.
  
  By addressing the sales date and ensuring it aligns with the open accounting period, you should be able to resolve the error message.