How To Fix 6X201 - Reverse all overlapping postings first

6X201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6X - Financial Assets Management rollover messages

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Reverse all overlapping postings first

What causes this issue?

There are already postings for the new fixed period. The fixed period
end of the old contract was probably changed.

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?

Check whether the postings are correct and reverse them if necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6X201 - Reverse all overlapping postings first ?

  The SAP error message 6X201: "Reverse all overlapping postings first" typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when there are overlapping postings in the system that need to be addressed before a new posting can be made. This error is often encountered when trying to post a document that conflicts with existing entries.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of overlapping or conflicting postings in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Attempting to post a new document that overlaps with an existing document in terms of date or account.
  Trying to reverse a document that has already been reversed or has conflicting entries.
  Posting adjustments or corrections that affect the same period or account as existing entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Overlapping Postings:
  
  Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to review the existing postings in