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Sage Intacct Sync Error: You are attempting to post a transaction with a date outside of the current period

Error

You are attempting to post a transaction with a date outside of the current period. Please select a date within the current period.

 

Explanation

This error occurs when the sync is attempting to post a transaction to a future period in Sage Intacct. 

 

Solution

There are multiple possible solutions for this sync error. Check below and follow instructions in line with your accounting practices. 

  • To post transaction(s) in current period:
    1. In Bill.com, edit the dates of the transaction to the current period
    2. Sync again

 

  • To post transaction(s) in future period(s)
    1. Open the period in Sage Intacct
    2. Sync again 
  • Note: If this error occurs when the future period in Sage Intacct is open, the If future GL posting date and If posting in future period warnings are turned on. To turn off this alert, please complete the following steps in Sage Intacct:
    1. Hover over General Ledger, and then click Configure General Ledger
    2. In the Transactions in the Accounting Settings section:
      • Change the If future GL posting date setting to Do nothing
      • Click Save 
    3. Hover over Accounts Payable, and then click Configure Accounts Payable
    4. In the Thresholds section:
    5. Change the If posting in future period to Do nothing
    6. Click Save
    7. Sync again