How To Fix PFM_EA_PS032 - The twelfths document is only postable after the financial document

PFM_EA_PS032 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_EA_PS -

• Message number: 032

• Message text: The twelfths document is only postable after the financial document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_EA_PS032 - The twelfths document is only postable after the financial document ?

  The SAP error message PFM_EA_PS032, which states "The twelfths document is only postable after the financial document," typically occurs in the context of financial postings related to the twelfths (or monthly) accounting process. This error indicates that the system is preventing the posting of a twelfths document because the corresponding financial document has not been posted yet.
  
  Cause:
  
  Sequence of Posting: The error arises when the twelfths document is attempted to be posted before the associated financial document. In SAP, certain documents must follow a specific sequence to maintain data integrity and ensure that financial reports are accurate.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce this posting sequence, which could be misconfigured or not aligned with the business process.
  Missing Financial Document: The financial document that the twelfths document is dependent on may not exist or may not have been posted successfully.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Post the Financial Document First: Ensure that