How To Fix ISSR7031 - Flows with date before key date & already exist

ISSR7031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISSR7 - ISSR: Messages from Position Management

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Flows with date before key date & already exist

What causes this issue?

Flows are already posted for the asset before the key date. This means
that the system cannot determine any positions.

System Response

The system does not update any position flows.

How to fix this error?

Delete the existing flows.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISSR7031 - Flows with date before key date & already exist ?

  The SAP error message ISSR7031 indicates that there are flows (transactions or records) that have a date earlier than the specified key date, and these flows already exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, especially in modules related to financial accounting or controlling.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The error occurs when you attempt to process or post transactions that have a date earlier than the key date set in the system. The key date is often used to define a cutoff for processing transactions.
  Duplicate Entries: The system has detected that there are already existing entries for the same flow with the same date, which violates the uniqueness constraint.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the posting of transactions before a certain date.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Key Date: Review the key date settings in your system. Ensure that the key date is set correctly and