How To Fix 67840 - Document date of reversal is before posting date of flow

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 840

• Message text: Document date of reversal is before posting date of flow

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 67840 - Document date of reversal is before posting date of flow ?

  The SAP error message 67840, "Document date of reversal is before posting date of flow," typically occurs when you attempt to reverse a financial document (such as an invoice or a journal entry) and the reversal document date is earlier than the posting date of the original document. This situation can lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting and is not allowed in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Document Date Issue: The document date of the reversal is set to a date that is earlier than the posting date of the original document.
  Posting Period: The posting period for the original document may have been closed, and the reversal is being attempted in a prior period.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered the wrong date for the reversal document.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Dates:
  
  Review the original document's posting date and the reversal document's date.
  Ensure that the reversal document date is the same as or later than the posting date of the original document.
  
  
  
  Adjust Reversal Date:
  
  If the reversal date is incorrect, change it to a valid date that is equal to or later than the original document's posting date.
  
  
  
  Posting Period:
  
  Ensure that the posting period for the original document is still open. If it is closed, you may need to reopen the period or use a different date for the reversal.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct dates or the implications of changing them, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with accounting policies.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like FB08 (for reversing documents) to perform the reversal correctly after making the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidelines on document reversal processes and date handling.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to perform reversals in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully process the reversal of the document.