1M240 - New data: posting dte of oldest doc. &1, posting dte of last doc. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1M - BKK: Abschluß

• Message number: 240

• Message text: New data: posting dte of oldest doc. &1, posting dte of last doc. &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1M240 - New data: posting dte of oldest doc. &1, posting dte of last doc. &2 ?

  The SAP error message 1M240 indicates a problem related to the posting dates of documents in a financial context. Specifically, it suggests that there is an inconsistency between the posting date of the oldest document and the posting date of the last document in a given period or range.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Posting Date Range Issues: The posting date of the documents being processed falls outside the allowed range defined in the system settings.
  Document Locking: There may be documents that are locked or not yet posted, which can lead to discrepancies in the posting dates.
  Period Closing: The financial period may have been closed, preventing further postings in that period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial module that restrict posting dates or document types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Posting Dates:
  
  Review the posting dates of the documents involved. Ensure that they are within the allowed range for the period you are trying to post to.
  
  
  
  Open the Period:
  
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it again temporarily to allow for the necessary postings. This can be done in the transaction code OB52 (Change Posting Periods).
  
  
  
  Document Review:
  
  Check for any documents that may be locked or in a status that prevents posting. You can use transaction codes like FB03 to view document details.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to ensure that there are no restrictions on posting dates or document types that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP administrator or support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB52: Change Posting Periods
  FB03: Display Document
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to financial postings and document management for more context on how posting dates are handled in your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.