How To Fix FICUSTOM081 - Posting date of request has been changed to the past

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Posting date of request has been changed to the past

What causes this issue?

You changed a posting date of this request to a date that is earlier
than the posting date that is already being used. In the standard
delivery of message 081 (FICUSTOM), you are not permitted to backdate
the posting data of the requests to a date earlier than the date that is
already in use because, in business terms, this usually does not make
sense.

System Response

You can define that this message is only issued as a warning. If PBET is
activated in Funds Management this can produce unwanted results in
reporting.
For example, it is possible that a parked request (value type 60) is in
a posting period, but that the posted request (value type 54) is in an
earlier period with an earlier posting date. The entry for the parked
document would then be reduced before the parked request.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICUSTOM081 - Posting date of request has been changed to the past ?

  The SAP error message FICUSTOM081 indicates that the posting date of a request has been changed to a date in the past, which is not allowed in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, such as posting invoices, payments, or other financial documents.
  Cause:
  
  Posting Date Validation: The system has a validation rule that prevents posting transactions with a date that is earlier than the current date or the last closed period.
  User Input Error: A user may have manually entered a posting date that is in the past.
  System Configuration: The configuration settings in the financial module may restrict posting to past dates for certain types of transactions.
  Period Closing: The financial period may have been closed, preventing any postings to that period.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Date: Verify the posting date entered in the transaction. Ensure it is set to the current date or a future date.
  Adjust Date: If the posting date is incorrect, change it to a valid date that is not in the past.
  Review Configuration: If the error persists, review the configuration settings in the financial module to ensure that the posting date rules are set correctly.
  Open Periods: If the financial period is closed, consult with your finance team to see if it can be reopened or if the transaction can be posted in a different period.
  User Training: Provide training to users on the importance of entering correct posting dates to avoid this error in the future.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., FB01 for document posting) and their settings.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation regarding financial posting rules and date validations.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FICUSTOM081 error and ensure that financial postings are processed correctly.