How To Fix 67686 - Posting date is before the posting date of the documents to be reversed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 686

• Message text: Posting date is before the posting date of the documents to be reversed

What causes this issue?

The transfer posting function reverses documents that were posted after
the transfer key date and uses the specified posting date for this
reversal posting. If the posting date you have specified is before the
posting date of a document to be reversed, an error message appears
indicating that this would generate data inconsistencies.

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?

Carry out the transfer posting again with the same transfer key date
and a later posting date. Alternatively, reverse the corresponding
documents using a later posting date before you make the transfer
posting.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 67686 - Posting date is before the posting date of the documents to be reversed ?

  The SAP error message 67686, which states "Posting date is before the posting date of the documents to be reversed," typically occurs when you attempt to reverse a financial document (such as an invoice or a journal entry) with a posting date that is earlier than the posting date of the document you are trying to reverse. This is a safeguard in SAP to ensure that financial data integrity is maintained.
  Cause:
  
  Posting Date Mismatch: The posting date of the reversal document is set to a date that is earlier than the original document's posting date.
  Period Closure: The period in which the original document was posted may be closed, preventing any postings before that date.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on reversal dates.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Change the Posting Date: Adjust the posting date of the reversal document to a date that is equal to or later than the posting date of the document you are trying to reverse.
  
  Navigate to the reversal transaction and modify the posting date accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check Period Status: Ensure that the posting period for the original document is open. If the period is closed, you may need to open it or use a different method to reverse the document.
  
  You can check the status of the posting period in the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods).
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Reversal Methods: If the reversal cannot be done due to period restrictions, consider using alternative methods such as creating a correcting entry instead of a direct reversal.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the implications of changing posting dates or periods, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator to ensure compliance with accounting policies.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to document reversal include:
  
  FB08: Reverse Document
  FBRA: Reset Cleared Items
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more details on document reversal processes and restrictions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully reverse the document in SAP.