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

Why the sync error occurs

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


How to fix the sync error

There are several ways to resolve this sync error. Please review the options and follow the instructions that best match 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. In Sage Intacct, Open the period
  2. Sync again

Things to know

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, take these steps in Sage Intacct:

  1. Hover over General Ledger and select Configure General Ledger
  2. In the Transactions in the Accounting Settings section:
    • Change the If posting transactions to a future period setting to Do nothing
    • Select Save
  3. Hover over Accounts Payable and select Configure Accounts Payable
  4. In the Thresholds section:
    • Change the If posting in future period to Do nothing
    • Select Save
  5. Sync again