How To Fix REEXFI218 - Document date and posting date are in different fiscal years


REEXFI218 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: REEXFI - Messages for Interface to FI

  • Message number: 218

  • Message text: Document date and posting date are in different fiscal years

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REEXFI218 - Document date and posting date are in different fiscal years ?
    The SAP error message REEXFI218 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the document date and the posting date of a financial document, specifically that they fall in different fiscal years. This can occur in various financial transactions, such as when posting invoices, journal entries, or other financial documents.
    
    Cause: Document Date and Posting Date Mismatch: The document date (the date on which the transaction occurred) and the posting date (the date on which the transaction is recorded in the financial system) are set to different fiscal years. For example, if the document date is in 2022 and the posting date is in 2023, this error will occur. Fiscal Year Configuration: The fiscal year settings in the SAP system may not allow postings that span different fiscal years, depending on the configuration of the company code. Period Closing: If the fiscal year has been closed for the posting date, the system will not allow

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