How To Fix 67381 - Posted disbursements in the future exist for for contract &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 67 - Loans Messages - Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 381

• Message text: Posted disbursements in the future exist for for contract &

What causes this issue?

Future postings already exist for the contract.

How to fix this error?

Since future postings already exist you cannot change or delete this
disbursement otherwise the calculation bases for flows which have
already been posted may be changed. To change the disbursement you need
to reverse all subsequent disbursements first.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 67381 - Posted disbursements in the future exist for for contract & ?

  The SAP error message 67381, which states "Posted disbursements in the future exist for contract &," typically occurs in the context of contract management or financial accounting within SAP. This error indicates that there are disbursements (payments or expenses) that have been recorded for a contract, but these disbursements are dated in the future. This situation can lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting and contract management.
  Cause:
  
  Future Dated Transactions: The primary cause of this error is that there are transactions (disbursements) associated with the contract that have a posting date set in the future. This can happen if users mistakenly enter future dates when posting transactions.
  Contract Status: The contract may be in a status that does not allow for future disbursements, or it may be closed or completed, which can lead to this error when trying to post new transactions.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict posting to future dates for certain types of contracts or transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Future Dated Transactions: Review the contract in question and check for any disbursements that have been posted with future dates. You can do this by navigating to the contract management or financial accounting module and reviewing the transaction history for the contract.
  Adjust Posting Dates: If you find any future dated transactions, you will need to either change the posting dates to a valid date in the past or present, or delete those transactions if they are not needed.
  Contract Status Review: Ensure that the contract is in an appropriate status for posting transactions. If the contract is closed or completed, you may need to reopen it or create a new contract for future transactions.
  Consult with SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further guidance on handling this specific error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) or CJ20N (Project Builder) to review contracts and associated transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Permissions: Ensure that users have the appropriate permissions to post transactions and modify contract details.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.