How To Fix RM462 - Posting date and/or document date was/were not transferred

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 462

• Message text: Posting date and/or document date was/were not transferred

What causes this issue?

The system cannot post the backflush as you have not entered a posting
and/or document date.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM462 - Posting date and/or document date was/were not transferred ?

  The SAP error message RM462, which states "Posting date and/or document date was/were not transferred," typically occurs during the posting of financial documents, such as invoices or journal entries. This error indicates that the system is unable to process the document because the required date fields (posting date and/or document date) are missing or not correctly populated.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Date Fields: The posting date and/or document date fields are not filled in the transaction.
  Incorrect Date Format: The dates provided may not be in the correct format expected by the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial module that are not set up correctly, leading to the requirement of these fields not being met.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to enter or modify the date fields.
  Data Transfer Issues: If the document is being transferred from another system or module, the date fields may not be included in the data transfer.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Fields: Ensure that both the posting date and document date fields are filled in the transaction. If they are missing, enter the appropriate dates.
  Verify Date Format: Make sure that the dates are in the correct format (e.g., DD.MM.YYYY) as required by your SAP system settings.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to ensure that the posting and document date fields are set up correctly.
  User Permissions: Verify that the user has the necessary permissions to enter or modify the date fields. If not, contact your SAP administrator to adjust the permissions.
  Data Transfer Validation: If the document is being imported or transferred from another system, ensure that the data transfer process includes the posting and document date fields.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may encounter this error in various transaction codes, such as FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice), FB70 (Enter Outgoing Invoice), or during the posting of journal entries (F-02).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions specific to your version of SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidelines on financial postings and the required fields for different types of documents.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the Financial Accounting module.