How To Fix VPK1300 - Posting date &1 is earlier than start period &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VPK1 - SPC Processor Messages

• Message number: 300

• Message text: Posting date &1 is earlier than start period &2 &3

What causes this issue?

The posting date is before the start period.

System Response

INCLUDE NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Change the posting date or the period as appropriate.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VPK1300 - Posting date &1 is earlier than start period &2 &3 ?

  SAP Error Message:
  VPK1300 Posting date &1 is earlier than start period &2 &3
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the posting date entered in a transaction is earlier than the start date of the posting period defined in the system for the relevant company code and fiscal year. In other words, the system does not allow posting documents dated before the opening of the current posting period.
  
  The posting period is controlled by the Fiscal Year Variant and Posting Period Variant assigned to the company code.
  The system checks if the posting date falls within an open posting period.
  If the posting date is before the start of the open posting period, this error is triggered.
  
  
  Explanation of Message Variables:
  
  &1 = Posting date entered in the document
  &2 = Start date of the posting period
  &3 = Fiscal year or period information
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to transaction MMPV (for MM documents) or OB52 (for FI documents) to check the open