How To Fix SIPT334 - Posting date &1 is not allowed; document &2 was posted at a later date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIPT - SIPT: Digital Signature Portugal

• Message number: 334

• Message text: Posting date &1 is not allowed; document &2 was posted at a later date

What causes this issue?

All documents with digital signatures must be numbered chronologically.
Therefore, you cannot create a document with a date that is earlier than
the date of a document that has already been posted.

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?

Change the document date accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIPT334 - Posting date &1 is not allowed; document &2 was posted at a later date ?

  The SAP error message SIPT334 indicates that there is an issue with the posting date of a document in the system. Specifically, it means that the posting date you are trying to use is not allowed because the document you are attempting to post has a later posting date. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to post a new document that has a posting date earlier than an already posted document.
  Cause:
  
  Posting Date Conflict: The posting date you are trying to use is earlier than the posting date of an existing document. SAP enforces rules to maintain the integrity of financial data, which is why it does not allow posting in the past if there are already documents posted with later dates.
  Period Closing: The posting period may be closed for the date you are trying to use, which can also lead to this error.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on posting dates based on company policies or configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Dates: Review the posting dates of the existing documents in the system. Ensure that the posting date you are trying to use is not earlier than any existing documents.
  Adjust Posting Date: If possible, change the posting date of the new document to a date that is equal to or later than the latest posting date of existing documents.
  Open Posting Period: If the posting period is closed, you may need to open the period for posting or consult with your finance team to determine if adjustments can be made.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings for document types and posting rules in your SAP system to ensure they align with your business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like FB01 (Post Document) or FBV1 (Park Document) to review and adjust postings.
  Document Flow: Use transaction FB03 to display the document flow and check the posting dates of related documents.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to change posting dates or open periods.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.