How To Fix FTVV_MESSAGES818 - Posting date lies in the future

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTVV_MESSAGES - Reporting Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 818

• Message text: Posting date lies in the future

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES818 - Posting date lies in the future ?

  The SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES818 indicates that the posting date of a transaction is set to a future date, which is not allowed based on the system's configuration or the specific transaction rules. This error typically occurs in financial transactions, such as journal entries, invoices, or other postings where the posting date is critical for accounting purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Future Posting Date: The posting date entered in the transaction is later than the current date.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict postings to the current date or earlier dates to maintain the integrity of financial reporting.
  Document Type Settings: Certain document types may have specific settings that prevent future postings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Change Posting Date: Review the transaction and change the posting date to today’s date or a past date, depending on your business requirements.
  Check Configuration: If future postings are necessary for your business processes, consult with your SAP administrator or finance team to review the configuration settings. They may need to adjust the settings to allow future postings if that aligns with your business practices.
  Document Type Review: If the error is related to a specific document type, check the settings for that document type to see if future postings are allowed.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to post transactions with the desired posting date.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., FB50 for general ledger postings, FB60 for vendor invoices) to understand where this error might occur.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of posting dates and the implications of posting in the future.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific SAP environment and configuration.