How To Fix 63020 - Corr.items &: post.date & is before post.date of primary doc. &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 63 - Messages for Real Estate Management

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Corr.items &: post.date & is before post.date of primary doc. &

What causes this issue?

The posting date &v2& you have entered is before posting date &v4& of
primary document &v3&. Postings which refer to primary documents cannot
be dated before the posting date of the primary document.

System Response

The system will not process correction items &v1&.

How to fix this error?

Carry out the function for correction items &v1& again, entering a
posting date that is after the posting date of the primary document
(&v4&).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 63020 - Corr.items &: post.date & is before post.date of primary doc. & ?

  The SAP error message 63020 typically indicates that there is a discrepancy in the posting dates of related documents in a financial transaction. Specifically, it means that the posting date of a correction item (or a related document) is earlier than the posting date of the primary document. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to post a correction or adjustment to a document that has already been posted.
  Cause:
  
  Posting Date Mismatch: The posting date of the correction item is set to a date that is earlier than the posting date of the original document.
  Document Flow Issues: There may be issues in the document flow where the sequence of postings is not maintained correctly.
  User Error: The user may have inadvertently entered an incorrect posting date for the correction item.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Dates: Review the posting dates of both the primary document and the correction item. Ensure that the posting date of the correction item is the same as or later than the posting date of the primary document.
  Adjust Posting Date: If the correction item has an earlier posting date, change it to match or exceed the posting date of the primary document.
  Review Document Flow: Check the document flow to ensure that all related documents are in the correct sequence and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the correct posting dates or the implications of changing them, consult with your finance or accounting team for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB02 (Change Document) or FB03 (Display Document) to review and modify the documents involved.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change posting dates in the system.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on handling document postings and corrections.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 63020 and ensure that your financial postings are accurate and compliant with SAP's requirements.