How To Fix F5828 - Posting date is initial in item &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 828

• Message text: Posting date is initial in item &

What causes this issue?

Service financial acounting: the posting date field is initial in item
&v1& in the accounting document.

System Response

System error in the calling application

How to fix this error?

Contact your consultant or SAP directly.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5828 - Posting date is initial in item & ?

  The SAP error message F5828, which states "Posting date is initial in item &," typically occurs during the posting of financial documents when the posting date for one or more line items is not specified. This can happen in various transactions, such as creating invoices, journal entries, or other financial postings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Posting Date: The most common cause of this error is that the posting date field is left blank (initial) for one or more line items in the document you are trying to post.
  Data Entry Error: Users may inadvertently skip entering the posting date while entering data.
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, there may be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce certain rules regarding posting dates.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Line Items: Review the line items in the document you are trying to post. Ensure that the posting date is filled in for each item. 
  Enter Posting Date: If the posting date is missing, enter a valid posting date in the relevant field for each line item.
  Default Posting Date: If applicable, check if there is a default posting date set in the system that can be applied to the line items.
  Review Document Type: Ensure that the document type you are using allows for the posting date to be specified. Some document types may have specific requirements.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to enter or modify the posting date in the document.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or your internal SAP support team for further guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes related to financial postings, such as FB01 (Post Document), FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice), or F-02 (General Posting).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of entering all required fields, including the posting date, to avoid this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F5828 error and successfully post your financial document.