How To Fix FAR_MAN_BS_MSG009 - Statement date &1 is before date &2 of a statement with a lower number.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAR_MAN_BS_MSG -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Statement date &1 is before date &2 of a statement with a lower number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAR_MAN_BS_MSG009 - Statement date &1 is before date &2 of a statement with a lower number. ?

  The SAP error message FAR_MAN_BS_MSG009 indicates that there is an issue with the statement dates in the context of asset accounting. Specifically, it means that the statement date you are trying to process (date &1) is earlier than the date of a previous statement (date &2) that has a lower statement number. This typically occurs when you are trying to post or process a transaction that is not in chronological order according to the statement dates.
  Cause:
  
  Chronological Order Violation: The statement date you are trying to use is earlier than a previously processed statement date, which violates the chronological order required by the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been an error in entering the statement dates, leading to inconsistencies.
  Missing Statements: There might be missing statements that should have been processed before the current one.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Statement Dates: Review the statement dates in the system. Ensure that the statement you are trying to process has a date that is later than all previously processed statements.
  Correct the Date: If the date is incorrect, adjust it to a valid date that is after the last processed statement date.
  Review Statement Sequence: Ensure that all statements are processed in the correct sequence. If there are missing statements, you may need to process them before the current one.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines for asset accounting to ensure compliance with the required processes.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Asset Accounting (FI-AA): This error is related to the Asset Accounting module in SAP, which manages fixed assets and their financial transactions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset) to manage asset records effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAR_MAN_BS_MSG009 error and ensure that your asset accounting processes are in order.