How To Fix RW604 - Document does not contain a posting date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RW - Interface to Accounting

• Message number: 604

• Message text: Document does not contain a posting date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RW604 - Document does not contain a posting date ?

  The SAP error message RW604, which states "Document does not contain a posting date," typically occurs when you are trying to process a document (such as an invoice or a journal entry) that lacks a required posting date. The posting date is crucial in SAP as it determines the accounting period in which the transaction will be recorded.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Posting Date: The document you are trying to post does not have a posting date specified.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are using may not require a posting date, or it may be incorrectly configured.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently skipped the posting date field while entering the document.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are affecting the requirement for a posting date.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Entry: Go back to the document entry screen and ensure that the posting date field is filled in correctly. The posting date should be a valid date that falls within an open posting period.
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings: If you are using a specific document type, check its configuration in the SAP system to ensure that it is set up to require a posting date.
  
  
  User Training: If this error is occurring frequently, consider providing additional training to users on the importance of entering a posting date and how to do it correctly.
  
  
  System Configuration Review: If you suspect that the issue may be related to system configuration, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to review the settings related to document posting.
  
  
  Error Logs: Check the error logs for any additional information that may help diagnose the issue further.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on document posting and the importance of the posting date.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB01 (Post Document) or FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice) where this error might occur.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error RW604 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches that may address this error.
  
  By ensuring that the posting date is correctly entered and configured, you should be able to resolve the RW604 error and successfully process your documents in SAP.