How To Fix FINS_RECON562 - &1: Posting Date is initial for line item (ACDOCA)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_RECON - SAP S/4HANA Finance Migration: Reconciliation

• Message number: 562

• Message text: &1: Posting Date is initial for line item (ACDOCA)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_RECON562 - &1: Posting Date is initial for line item (ACDOCA) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_RECON562 indicates that there is an issue with the posting date for a line item in the ACDOCA table (the Universal Journal in SAP S/4HANA). The error message specifically states that the posting date is initial (i.e., it has not been set or is blank), which is not allowed for financial postings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Posting Date: The most common cause of this error is that the posting date field is not populated when trying to post a financial document.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry where the posting date was not filled in.
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the financial document types or posting rules that require a posting date but are not enforcing it correctly.
  Programmatic Issues: If the posting is being done through a custom program or interface, there may be a bug or oversight in the code that fails to set the posting date.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Date: Ensure that the posting date is filled in the document you are trying to post. This can usually be done in the transaction where the posting is being made (e.g., FB01, F-02, etc.).
  Review Document Entry: Go through the document entry screen and verify that all required fields, including the posting date, are correctly filled out.
  Configuration Review: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for the relevant document types in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to ensure that the posting date is set as a required field.
  Debugging Custom Programs: If the posting is being done through a custom program, review the code to ensure that the posting date is being set correctly before the document is posted.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any additional insights or updates that may be relevant.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ACDOCA Table: This table is part of the Universal Journal in SAP S/4HANA and contains line items for financial postings. Each line item must have a valid posting date.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes for posting financial documents include FB01 (Post Document), F-02 (General Posting), and others.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post documents in the system, as sometimes authorization issues can lead to unexpected behavior.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FINS_RECON562 and successfully post your financial documents.