How To Fix SIPT333 - Posting date &1 is currently not possible; date &2 is locked by &3

SIPT333 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIPT - SIPT: Digital Signature Portugal

• Message number: 333

• Message text: Posting date &1 is currently not possible; date &2 is locked by &3

What causes this issue?

Another user is currently creating a document with a date that is
earlier or later than the date in your document. To ensure that all
documents with digital signatures are numbered chronologically, the
other user must save their document first before you try to create your
document.

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

System Response

The system does not let you post your document.

How to fix this error?

Try again later.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIPT333 - Posting date &1 is currently not possible; date &2 is locked by &3 ?

  The SAP error message SIPT333 indicates that there is an issue with the posting date you are trying to use in a transaction. Specifically, it states that the posting date you are attempting to use is currently not possible because the date is locked by a specific user or process. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Date Locking: The posting date you are trying to use is locked for posting by another user or process. This can happen if:
  
  A user is currently processing transactions for that date.
  The date is locked due to a closing process (e.g., month-end or year-end closing).
  There are specific configurations in the system that prevent postings on certain dates.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The system may have been configured to restrict postings on certain dates, especially in financial modules.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Status:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the date in question. You can