How To Fix WS068 - Date in item & of document & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Date in item & of document & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS068 - Date in item & of document & does not exist ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS068 - Date in item & of document & does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to process a document item with a date that is not valid or does not exist in the system's calendar or posting periods. Specifically, the date provided in the document item is either:
  
  Outside the allowed posting periods (e.g., the posting period is closed).
  Not a valid date according to the fiscal calendar or company code settings.
  The date field might be empty or incorrectly formatted.
  The system cannot find the date in the relevant date table or configuration.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During document posting (FI, MM, SD, etc.).
  When the document date or posting date is outside the open posting periods.
  When the date is inconsistent with the fiscal year variant or company code settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Verify if the posting period for the date in question is open.
  Use transaction code MMPV (for MM), OB52 (for FI) to check and open the relevant posting periods if necessary.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Date:
  
  Ensure the document date and posting date are correct and valid.
  Check if the date is within the fiscal year and posting period of the company code.
  
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Confirm that the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code includes the date.
  Use transaction OB29 to check fiscal year variant settings.
  
  
  
  Check Date Format and Input:
  
  Make sure the date is entered in the correct format (usually DD.MM.YYYY).
  Ensure no blank or invalid date fields in the document item.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing for Date-Related Settings:
  
  Verify if any user-exits or validations are restricting the date.
  Check if any BAdIs or enhancements are affecting date validation.
  
  
  
  Repost or Correct Document:
  
  If the document was posted with an incorrect date, reverse and repost with the correct date.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52 - Maintain Posting Periods
  MMPV - Open/Close Posting Periods for MM
  OB29 - Fiscal Year Variant
  FB50 / FB01 - Document Posting
  
  
  
  Notes and SAP Help:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to posting period errors.
  Refer to SAP Help Portal for document posting and fiscal year variant configuration.
  
  
  
  Common Scenario:
  
  Often occurs when users try to post documents dated in a closed period or outside the fiscal year.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The WS068 error indicates that the date in the document item is invalid or not recognized by the system due to posting period closure or fiscal year configuration. The solution involves verifying and correcting the posting period status, fiscal year variant, and the date entered in the document.
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the document type, company code, and the date causing the error.