How To Fix 63082 - Open items with posting date prior to the selection date exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 63 - Messages for Real Estate Management

• Message number: 082

• Message text: Open items with posting date prior to the selection date exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 63082 - Open items with posting date prior to the selection date exist ?

  The SAP error message "63082: Open items with posting date prior to the selection date exist" typically occurs when you are trying to perform a financial operation (like clearing or posting) that involves open items (such as invoices or payments) that have a posting date earlier than the date you have selected for the operation. This is a common issue in financial transactions within SAP, particularly in modules like Accounts Payable (AP) or Accounts Receivable (AR).
  Cause:
  
  Posting Date Issue: The open items you are trying to process have a posting date that is earlier than the date you are using for your selection criteria.
  Selection Date: The selection date you are using for the operation is set to a date that is later than the posting dates of the open items.
  Document Status: The documents may be in a status that does not allow them to be processed with the current selection date.
  
  Solution:
  
  Adjust Selection Date: Change the selection date in your transaction to a date that is equal to or earlier than the posting dates of the open items you are trying to process.
  Review Open Items: Check the open items in question to understand their posting dates. You can do this by running a report (like FBL1N for vendor line items or FBL5N for customer line items) to see the details of the open items.
  Clear Open Items: If appropriate, consider clearing or processing the open items individually to resolve the issue.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the implications of changing dates or processing items, consult with your finance team or SAP support for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to this error include:
  
  FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display)
  FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display)
  F-32 (Clear Customer)
  F-44 (Clear Vendor)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message. Sometimes, there may be known issues or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the operations you are attempting, as restrictions can also lead to errors.
  
  
  System Configuration: In some cases, system configuration settings related to fiscal periods or posting periods may affect the ability to process certain transactions. Ensure that the periods are open for posting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your financial operations in SAP.