How To Fix FINS_RECON662 - Posting Date is initial for line item (ACDOCA): &1 message(s)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 662

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_RECON662 - Posting Date is initial for line item (ACDOCA): &1 message(s) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_RECON662 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). Specifically, the error 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 posting process that leads to the posting date not being set correctly.
  Custom Code: If there are custom programs or enhancements in place, they might not be handling the posting date correctly.
  
  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 you are entering the financial document.
  Review Document Entry: Go through the document entry process to ensure that all required fields, including the posting date, are correctly filled out.
  Configuration Review: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to financial postings in your SAP system. Ensure that the settings allow for the posting date to be populated correctly.
  Debug Custom Code: If there are any custom programs or enhancements, review the code to ensure that it correctly sets the posting date when creating or modifying financial documents.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check the transaction codes related to financial postings, such as FB01 (Post Document), FB50 (G/L Account Document), or F-02 (General Posting).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post financial documents, as sometimes authorization issues can lead to unexpected behavior.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the FINS_RECON662 error message in your SAP system.