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 posting periods for the company code.
  Verify if the posting date falls within an open posting period.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Date:
  
  Change the posting date in the document to a date within the open posting period.
  
  
  
  Open Posting Period:
  
  If the posting date is correct and should be allowed, open the posting period for that date.
  Use transaction OB52 to open the posting period for the relevant company code and fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Ensure the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code is correct and matches the business requirements.
  Use transaction OB29 to check fiscal year variant settings.
  
  
  
  Check Document Date vs Posting Date:
  
  Sometimes the document date and posting date differ; ensure the posting date is valid.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Posting Period Variant (OB52): Controls which posting periods are open for posting.
  Fiscal Year Variant (OB29): Defines the fiscal year and posting periods.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52 – Maintain Posting Periods
  OB29 – Maintain Fiscal Year Variant
  MMPV – Maintain Posting Periods for MM
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to posting period errors for specific patches or updates.
  User Authorization: Sometimes users lack authorization to post in certain periods, which can cause similar errors.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error message VPK1300 indicates that the posting date is earlier than the allowed start date of the posting period. To resolve it, either adjust the posting date to fall within an open posting period or open the posting period for the date in question via transaction OB52.
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details such as the transaction used, company code, and posting date.