How To Fix TU607 - Changes to the clearing block in the past are not permissible

TU607 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TU - Billing/Scheduling/Budget Billing

• Message number: 607

• Message text: Changes to the clearing block in the past are not permissible

What causes this issue?

You attempted to change the date of the clearing block, to a date which
is in the past.

System Response

The system resets the date to the original date.

How to fix this error?

You must enter a date which is in the future.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

TU607 - Details

• The SAP error message TU607 ("Changes to the clearing block in the past are not permissible") typically occurs when there is an attempt to modify a clearing block for a transaction that has already been posted in the past. This error is often encountered in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules, particularly when dealing with clearing accounts or reconciliation processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Historical Data Integrity: SAP maintains the integrity of historical data. Once a transaction is posted, certain fields, including clearing blocks, are locked to prevent changes that could affect the accuracy of financial reporting.
  Clearing Block Restrictions: The clearing block is a field that indicates whether a transaction can be cleared. If a transaction has already been cleared or is in a closed period, changes to this field are restricted.
  Period Closing: If the financial period has been closed, modifications to transactions from that period are generally not allowed to maintain the