How To Fix FTVV_MESSAGES840 - Document date of reversal is before posting date of flow

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTVV_MESSAGES - Reporting Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 840

• Message text: Document date of reversal is before posting date of flow

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES840 - Document date of reversal is before posting date of flow ?

  The SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES840 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the document date of a reversal and the posting date of the original financial document. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when reversing a document in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The document date of the reversal transaction is earlier than the posting date of the original document. In SAP, the posting date is crucial as it determines the accounting period in which the transaction is recorded. If you attempt to reverse a document with a date that precedes the posting date, the system will not allow it, as it could lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Dates:
  
  Review the document date of the original transaction and the reversal transaction. Ensure that the document date of the reversal is equal to or later than the posting date of the original document.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Reversal Date:
  
  If the reversal document date is incorrect, change it to a date that is on or after the posting date of the original document.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Periods:
  
  Ensure that the posting period for the original document is still open. If the period is closed, you may need to reopen it or use a different posting date for the reversal.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct dates or the implications of changing them, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with accounting policies.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  If you are using transaction codes like FB08 (to reverse a document), ensure that you are entering the correct dates in the fields provided.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidelines on document reversal processes and date handling.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to document dates and perform reversals.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully process the reversal transaction in SAP.