How To Fix EDOCUMENT_ESSII_FICA031 - Posting date to determine relevant FI-CA documents is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT_ESSII_FICA - Messages for eDocuments SII Spain: FI-CA

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Posting date to determine relevant FI-CA documents is missing

What causes this issue?

You have used transaction EDOC_ESII with an interval that does not use
specific posting date values.

System Response

To avoid performance issues, the system requires posting date values to
limit the processing of corresponding business partner items. The system
does not process an interval without posting date values.

How to fix this error?

Create and process intervals with posting date values in transaction
EDOC_ESII.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT_ESSII_FICA031 - Posting date to determine relevant FI-CA documents is missing ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT_ESSII_FICA031 indicates that there is a missing posting date when trying to determine relevant Financial Accounting (FI) Contract Accounts (CA) documents. This error typically arises in the context of electronic document processing or when working with financial transactions in SAP FI-CA.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Posting Date: The posting date is not provided in the transaction or document you are trying to process.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the FI-CA module that affect how posting dates are handled.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have inadvertently left the posting date field blank during data entry.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used may not be configured correctly to allow for the posting date to be determined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Posting Date:
  
  Ensure that the posting date is provided in the transaction or document you are processing. If it is missing, enter a valid posting date.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the FI-CA module to ensure that the posting date is correctly set up. This may involve reviewing the settings for document types, posting periods, and other related configurations.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Validation:
  
  Implement validation checks in your data entry processes to ensure that the posting date is always filled in before processing documents.
  
  
  
  Document Type Configuration:
  
  Verify that the document type being used is configured to allow for the posting date to be determined. This may involve checking the settings in the document type configuration in SAP.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently releases updates and patches that can resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that documents can be processed successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N, FBL3N, or FBL5N for displaying line items, which may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for FI-CA for detailed information on configuration and error handling.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP FI-CA for further assistance.