How To Fix EP306 - Reverse any postings after the key date first


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  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: EP - Messages for Posting Area

  • Message number: 306

  • Message text: Reverse any postings after the key date first

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EP306 - Reverse any postings after the key date first ?
    The SAP error message EP306 ("Reverse any postings after the key date first") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when you attempt to perform a transaction that is restricted by a key date. This key date is often set to prevent changes to financial data after a certain point in time, such as the end of a fiscal period.
    
    Cause: The error arises when you try to post a transaction (like a journal entry or a closing entry) that affects periods after the specified key date. The system is designed to maintain the integrity of financial data by preventing changes to closed periods.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you need to reverse any postings that were made after the key date. Here are the steps you can follow: Identify Postings After Key Date: Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to review postings made after

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