How To Fix 6X253 - Function not possible since postings already exist

6X253 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Function not possible since postings already exist

What causes this issue?

The contract condition which you have selected can no longer be reset
since postings already exist which are based on this condition.

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?

Choose another function or reverse the postings first.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6X253 - Function not possible since postings already exist ?

  The SAP error message 6X253 indicates that a function cannot be executed because there are already existing postings in the system. This typically occurs in scenarios where a transaction or operation is being attempted that would conflict with existing data, such as trying to delete or change a document that has already been posted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Postings: The primary cause of this error is that there are already financial postings or entries related to the document or transaction you are trying to modify or delete.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for changes or deletions due to existing postings.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the document from other transactions or processes that prevent modifications.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Existing Postings: Check the document or transaction for any existing postings. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or document and reviewing its history or related entries.
  Reversal or Adjustment: