How To Fix FI_E151 - Posting date is earlier than the original commitment/obligation's date

FI_E151 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Posting date is earlier than the original commitment/obligation's date

What causes this issue?

You are using the funds management system integrated with the budgetary
ledger (BL). This function is trying to get the current year/prior year
status based on the original commitment/obligation date and the current
posting date.
In order to get this year status, the original commitment/obligation
date must be earlier then the current posting date. However, in this
case the current posting date is earlier than the original
commitment/obligation date.
In this case the original commitment/obligation posting date is '&V1&'
but the current posting date is '&V2&'.
The original commitment/obligation date is derived from the date the
document, such as earmarked funds or purchase order, was posted. The
current posting date is the posting date that was entered for this
current posting.

System Response

The budgetary ledger cannot post this document.

How to fix this error?

Check the current posting date; if error persists, report the error to
the SAP hotline.

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.

FI_E151 - Details

• The SAP error message FI_E151, which states "Posting date is earlier than the original commitment/obligation's date," typically occurs in the context of financial postings, particularly when dealing with commitments or obligations in the system. This error indicates that the posting date you are trying to use for a transaction is earlier than the date of the original commitment or obligation that has been recorded in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Posting Date Issue: The posting date you are trying to use is set to a date that is earlier than the date of the original commitment or obligation.
  Document Flow: The system enforces rules to maintain the integrity of financial data, ensuring that postings do not retroactively affect prior commitments or obligations.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the SAP system may enforce strict rules regarding posting dates and their relationship to commitments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Date: Review the posting date you are trying to use. Ensure that