How To Fix FM_SPENH_E011 - Due date &1 in document &2 &3 is before year in the posting date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FM_SPENH_E - Messg. class for spanish enhancements in PS Funds Management

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Due date &1 in document &2 &3 is before year in the posting date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FM_SPENH_E011 - Due date &1 in document &2 &3 is before year in the posting date ?

  The SAP error message FM_SPENH_E011 indicates that there is a problem with the due date of a financial document in relation to the posting date. Specifically, the error states that the due date of the document is set to a date that is earlier than the year of the posting date. This can occur in various financial transactions, particularly in the context of funds management or when dealing with financial documents that have specific due dates.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Due Date: The due date of the document is set to a year that is earlier than the year of the posting date.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake during data entry, leading to an incorrect due date being assigned.
  System Configuration: There could be a configuration issue in the system that is causing the due date to be set incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Due Date: Review the due date of the document in question. Ensure that it is set to a date that is equal to or later than the posting date.
  Adjust the Posting Date: If the posting date is incorrect, consider adjusting it to a date that aligns with the due date.
  Correct Data Entry: If the due date was entered incorrectly, correct it to reflect the appropriate date.
  Review Configuration: If this issue occurs frequently, review the configuration settings related to due dates and posting dates in your SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on handling this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice), FB70 (Enter Outgoing Invoice), or F-02 (General Posting) to access and modify the documents in question.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to financial documents in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the due dates and posting dates are correctly aligned in your SAP system.