How To Fix T1138 - End of term too small (already posted/released flows exist)

T1138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T1 - Financial instruments

• Message number: 138

• Message text: End of term too small (already posted/released flows exist)

What causes this issue?

You have entered a date for the end of the term, although flows have
already been posted after this date.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T1138 - End of term too small (already posted/released flows exist) ?

  The SAP error message T1138, "End of term too small (already posted/released flows exist)," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting or financial transactions when you are trying to change the end date of a term (such as a lease or an asset's useful life) that has already been posted or has existing transactions associated with it.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system detects that there are already financial postings or transactions that reference the term you are trying to modify. This means that the end date you are trying to set is earlier than the date of existing transactions, which violates the integrity of the financial data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Transactions: Review the asset or term in question to identify any existing postings or transactions. You can do this by using transaction codes like AW01N (Asset Explorer) or other relevant reports.
  
  
  Adjust the