How To Fix PSSC_GROSS017 - Period of GED &1 item &2 is not within period of SXP &3 item &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSSC_GROSS - Gross Entitlement and Payment

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Period of GED &1 item &2 is not within period of SXP &3 item &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSSC_GROSS017 - Period of GED &1 item &2 is not within period of SXP &3 item &4 ?

  The SAP error message PSSC_GROSS017 indicates that there is a mismatch between the periods of two items in the system. Specifically, it suggests that the period of the General Expense Document (GED) for a particular item is not within the period of the corresponding Service Expense Document (SXP) for another item. 
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Period Mismatch: The posting period of the GED does not fall within the allowed posting period of the SXP. This can happen if the GED is dated outside the range of the SXP's validity.
  Incorrect Document Dates: The dates on the documents may have been entered incorrectly, leading to a situation where the GED is dated before or after the SXP's valid period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the posting periods for these types of documents.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Dates:
  
  Review the dates on both the GED and SXP documents. Ensure that the date of the GED falls within the date range of the SXP.
  If necessary, adjust the dates on the GED to ensure they are within the valid period of the SXP.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Periods:
  
  Check the posting periods in the system to ensure that they are open for both the GED and SXP. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it or create a new period that encompasses the dates of both documents.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to posting periods for GED and SXP. Ensure that the configuration allows for the intended posting behavior.
  
  
  
  Recreate Documents:
  
  If the documents are incorrect and cannot be adjusted, consider reversing the GED and recreating it with the correct dates.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or prerequisites that need to be fulfilled before posting the GED.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) to view the documents and their details.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for more details on posting periods and document types to understand the implications of the error better.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.