How To Fix 60198 - Records of an earlier date already exist (Check date)

60198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 60 - Real Estate

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Records of an earlier date already exist (Check date)

What causes this issue?

The indexing date is earlier than the validity date.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the entered date.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

60198 - Details

• The SAP error message 60198, which states "Records of an earlier date already exist (Check date)," typically occurs when you are trying to enter or process data with a date that conflicts with existing records in the system. This error is common in various SAP modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), and others where date integrity is crucial.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Conflict: The date you are trying to enter is earlier than an existing record in the database. SAP maintains strict rules about the chronological order of records, especially in financial transactions.
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, preventing any entries from being made for that period.
  Data Integrity Rules: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that transactions are recorded in a logical sequence.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Records: Review the existing records for the date you are trying to enter. You can do this by querying the relevant tables or using transaction