How To Fix RECD251 - Cash flow contains real actual items before date of first posting

RECD251 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECD -

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Cash flow contains real actual items before date of first posting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECD251 - Cash flow contains real actual items before date of first posting ?

  The SAP error message RECD251 indicates that there are real actual items in the cash flow that are dated before the date of the first posting in the system. This typically occurs in the context of cash flow management and can be related to the configuration of the cash flow statement or the posting periods in the financial accounting module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Posting Date Issue: The error usually arises when there are transactions (real actual items) that have a posting date earlier than the defined "first posting date" in the system.
  Configuration Settings: The cash flow statement may be configured to only include transactions from a certain date onward, and any transactions before this date will trigger the error.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrectly entered transaction dates can also lead to this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods: Verify the posting periods in the system. Ensure that the first posting date is correctly set and that it aligns with