How To Fix FMITPOMC061 - Posting not possible; Return is not an open item

FMITPOMC061 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMITPOMC - Tranfer Transaction for Subledger Account

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Posting not possible; Return is not an open item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMITPOMC061 - Posting not possible; Return is not an open item ?

  The SAP error message FMITPOMC061, which states "Posting not possible; Return is not an open item," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with returns or adjustments in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is trying to post a return transaction against an item that is not recognized as an open item in the financial records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Closed Item: The return you are trying to process is linked to a financial document that has already been cleared or settled, meaning it is no longer considered an open item.
  Incorrect Document Status: The document you are attempting to return may have been processed in a way that it is no longer eligible for further transactions.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period for the return may be closed, preventing any further postings.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Financial Management (FM) module that are not allowing the