How To Fix FVD_NEGATIVE_POSTING011 - Selected flow not an original open item; system executes normal posting

FVD_NEGATIVE_POSTING011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_NEGATIVE_POSTING - CML: Negative Postings related messages

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Selected flow not an original open item; system executes normal posting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_NEGATIVE_POSTING011 - Selected flow not an original open item; system executes normal posting ?

  The SAP error message FVD_NEGATIVE_POSTING011 indicates that the system has encountered an issue with a selected flow that is not recognized as an original open item. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with negative postings or adjustments in accounts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Original Open Item: The selected item you are trying to post against is not an original open item. This means that the system expects to find a corresponding original entry that can be adjusted or reversed, but it cannot find one.
  Posting Logic: The system is designed to prevent negative postings against items that do not meet the criteria for being original open items. This is a safeguard to maintain the integrity of financial data.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type used for the posting may not be appropriate for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry, such