How To Fix 8I273 - Posting date prior to Material Document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 273

• Message text: Posting date prior to Material Document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8I273 - Posting date prior to Material Document ?

  The SAP error message 8I273 indicates that there is an issue with the posting date of a transaction being earlier than the posting date of the associated material document. This typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material movements where the system enforces a chronological order of postings to maintain data integrity.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to post a transaction (like a goods movement or invoice) with a posting date that is earlier than the posting date of an existing material document.
  This can happen if you are attempting to reverse a transaction or post a new transaction that references a material document that has a later posting date.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Posting Dates: Review the posting dates of the material documents involved. You can do this by using transaction codes like MB03 (Display Material Document) to see the details of the material document and its posting date.
  
  
  Adjust Posting Date: If you are trying to post a new transaction, ensure that the posting date is equal to or later than the posting date of the material document you are referencing.
  
  
  Repost Transactions: If necessary, you may need to adjust or repost transactions to ensure that the posting dates are in the correct order.
  
  
  Consult with Your Team: If you are unsure about the correct posting dates or the implications of changing them, consult with your finance or inventory management team to ensure compliance with accounting principles and internal controls.
  
  
  Check for Open Periods: Ensure that the posting date falls within an open posting period in your financial settings. If the period is closed, you may need to open it or use a different posting date.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  MB1C: Other Goods Receipts
  MB03: Display Material Document
  MBRL: Return Delivery
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more detailed explanations of material document processing and posting date rules.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your transactions in SAP.