How To Fix FI_E150 - Either posting date or original date or both are blank

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI_E - Message Class for FM English Developers

• Message number: 150

• Message text: Either posting date or original date or both are blank

What causes this issue?

You are using the Funds Management system integrated with the budgetary
ledger (BL). In order to get the yearly status for a posting, the
original commitment item date as well as the current posting date are
required.
However, in this case either the original commitment item date, the
posting date (or both) do not contain a value.
For this reason the indicator for the current year/prior year cannot be
set.

System Response

The current year/prior year status cannot be derived. This system error
should not occur.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

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 FI_E150 - Either posting date or original date or both are blank ?

  The SAP error message FI_E150, which states "Either posting date or original date or both are blank," typically occurs in the context of financial postings or document entries in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires either a posting date or an original date to be filled in, and both are currently blank.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Dates: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a posting date or an original date in the relevant fields of the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require these fields to be mandatory, and they are not being populated correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently skip these fields during data entry, leading to the error when attempting to save or post the document.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Required Dates: Ensure that either the posting date or the original date is filled in before attempting to save or post the document. 
  
  Posting Date: This is the date on which the transaction is recorded in the financial books.
  Original Date: This may refer to the date of the original document or transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: If the fields are supposed to be filled automatically or are mandatory, check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  You may need to consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to review the settings in the relevant financial module.
  
  
  
  Review User Input: Train users to ensure they are aware of the importance of these fields and encourage them to double-check their entries before submitting.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the transaction to see if there are any underlying issues in the code or logic that might be causing the fields to remain blank.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes related to financial postings, such as FB01 (Post Document), FB50 (G/L Account Document), or others.
  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.
  User Documentation: Refer to SAP user manuals or training materials for guidance on proper data entry practices in financial transactions.
  
  By ensuring that the required date fields are populated and reviewing the configuration settings, you should be able to resolve the FI_E150 error effectively.