How To Fix FTVV_MESSAGES686 - Posting date is before the posting date of the documents to be reversed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTVV_MESSAGES - Reporting Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 686

• Message text: Posting date is before the posting date of the documents to be reversed

What causes this issue?

The transfer posting reverses documents that are after the transfer
posting key date using the posting date you have specified. If the
posting date you have entered is before the posting date of one of the
documents to be reversed, the system outputs an error message as this
could generate data inconsistencies.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Execute the transfer posting with the same transfer key date and later
posting date again or reverse the documents affected with the later
posting date before you execute the transfer posting.

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 FTVV_MESSAGES686 - Posting date is before the posting date of the documents to be reversed ?

  The SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES686 indicates that there is an issue with the posting date of a document you are trying to reverse. Specifically, the error states that the posting date you are using for the reversal is earlier than the posting date of the original document that you are attempting to reverse. This is a common issue in financial transactions where the system enforces rules to maintain the integrity of financial data.
  Cause:
  
  Posting Date Mismatch: The posting date you are trying to use for the reversal is earlier than the posting date of the original document.
  Document Status: The original document may have been posted in a period that is now closed, and the reversal is being attempted in an earlier period.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific settings in the SAP system that restrict posting to certain periods or dates.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Dates: Verify the posting date of the original document you are trying to reverse. Ensure that the reversal date is the same or later than the original document's posting date.
  Adjust Reversal Date: Change the posting date of the reversal to a date that is equal to or later than the original document's posting date.
  Period Openings: Ensure that the accounting period for the reversal date is open. If the period is closed, you may need to open it or use a valid date.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about which date to use, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator to ensure compliance with accounting policies.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like FB08 (for reversing documents) and check the details of the original document to confirm the posting date.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation regarding document reversal processes and posting date rules.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform reversals in the system.
  Training: If you frequently encounter this issue, consider training on SAP financial transactions to better understand posting rules and document management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully reverse the document.