Date is before (or after) closing control date

Problem:

User is getting the error “Date is after/before closing control date” when trying to release PO’s.

Solution:

This message indicates that the transaction post date on the record you are working with falls outside of the date range allowed by the System Control Closing Control Valid Entry Dates (GL01).  You will need to review this record to obtain the Valid Entry Dates and then correct the transaction post Date on the record to fall inside this range.

The GL01 Valid Entry Dates can be changed, but this record is used to ensure that transactions are created for a certain period, or range of periods only. You should work with your accounting staff if you feel the dates are incorrect.