How To Fix VQ291 - The update date is not permitted for &1 (permitted; &2, &3, &4)!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VQ - SD Archiving and Product Allocation

• Message number: 291

• Message text: The update date is not permitted for &1 (permitted; &2, &3, &4)!

What causes this issue?

Only dates &v2&, &v3& and &v4& can be used as update date and checking
date for the product allocation. Conversion and product allocation
cannot be carried out for the other dates.

System Response

Product allocation can not be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Adjust the update rule accordingly for the order entry quantity.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VQ291 - The update date is not permitted for &1 (permitted; &2, &3, &4)! ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VQ291
  
  Text: The update date is not permitted for &1 (permitted; &2, &3, &4)!
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to post or update a document with an update date (posting date or document date) that is not allowed according to the system's configuration for the particular object or transaction.
  
  The system checks the update date against allowed posting periods or date ranges.
  The message indicates that the date you entered (&1) is outside the permitted range.
  The permitted dates (&2, &3, &4) are the valid date ranges or posting periods defined in the system.
  
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Posting in a closed or locked posting period.
  Posting date outside the allowed fiscal year or posting period.
  Date restrictions set in the customizing for the particular transaction or document type.
  
  
  Cause Details:
  
  Posting period variant assigned to the company code or transaction restricts posting to certain periods.
  The document date or posting date entered is outside these allowed periods.
  The system prevents updates to maintain data integrity and compliance with financial controls.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to transaction OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods).
  Verify the open posting periods for the relevant company code and transaction.
  Ensure the posting date falls within an open period.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Date:
  
  Change the posting date or document date to a permitted date within the allowed posting period.
  
  
  
  Open Posting Period:
  
  If the posting period is closed but should be open, request the responsible finance team or system administrator to open the posting period in OB52.
  
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Verify the fiscal year variant and ensure the date is valid within the fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing for Date Restrictions:
  
  Sometimes, additional date restrictions are set in customizing for specific document types or transactions.
  Review the settings in IMG under Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Document ? Document Date and Posting Date.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure the user has authorization to post in the specified period.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction OB52: Maintain Posting Periods.
  Transaction FB50 / FB60 / FB70 / F-02: Common posting transactions where this error might occur.
  IMG Path: Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Document ? Document Date and Posting Date.
  SAP Notes related to posting period errors.
  Check for any user-exits or BAdIs that might impose additional date restrictions.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  VQ291 - Update date not permitted for &1 (permitted: &2, &3, &4)
  
  
  Cause
  Posting date/document date outside allowed posting periods or date ranges
  
  
  Solution
  Adjust posting date, open posting period in OB52, check fiscal year variant and authorizations
  
  
  Transactions
  OB52, FB50, FB60, FB70, F-02
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.