How To Fix FARR_APPLICATION109 - Event-based POB &1: Fulfillment exists with posting day in future period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_APPLICATION - General Revenue Accounting Applications and Code

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Event-based POB &1: Fulfillment exists with posting day in future period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_APPLICATION109 - Event-based POB &1: Fulfillment exists with posting day in future period ?

  The SAP error message FARR_APPLICATION109 indicates that there is an issue with event-based Profitability Analysis (POB) where a fulfillment exists with a posting day in a future period. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions where the system is trying to process or post an event that is scheduled for a future date, which is not allowed in certain configurations or scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  Future Posting Date: The primary cause of this error is that there is a fulfillment (e.g., a sales order, delivery, or invoice) that has a posting date set in a future period. SAP does not allow postings to be made for future dates in certain contexts, especially in event-based accounting.
  Configuration Settings: The system settings or configuration may restrict postings to only allow current or past dates.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error during data entry where the posting date was incorrectly set to a future date.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Fulfillment Documents: Review the fulfillment documents (sales orders, deliveries, invoices) associated with the error. Look for any that have a posting date set in the future.
  Adjust Posting Dates: If you find any documents with future posting dates, adjust them to the current date or a past date as appropriate.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in SAP related to event-based accounting and posting periods. Ensure that the settings align with your business processes and allow for the necessary postings.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about changing posting dates or if it impacts financial reporting, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with accounting standards.
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like VF03 (Display Billing Document) or VA03 (Display Sales Order) to check the details of the documents causing the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on event-based accounting and profitability analysis to understand the implications of future postings and how to manage them.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.