How To Fix TRF0017 - There are non-posted business transactions before the key date

TRF0017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TRF0 - TRF Messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: There are non-posted business transactions before the key date

What causes this issue?

There are business transactions with a position date before or on the
key date that are not yet posted. Therefore, no variation margin
business transaction or matching business transaction can be generated.

System Response

Processing of the current position is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Post all scheduled business transactions with a position date before or
on the key date.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TRF0017 - There are non-posted business transactions before the key date ?

  The SAP error message TRF0017, which states "There are non-posted business transactions before the key date," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with transfer postings or similar activities in SAP. This error indicates that there are pending or non-posted transactions that need to be addressed before proceeding with the operation you are attempting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Pending Transactions: There are business transactions (like invoices, payments, or other financial entries) that have not been posted to the system before the specified key date.
  Key Date: The key date is often set for a specific financial period or for closing purposes. If there are transactions that should have been posted before this date but are still in a non-posted state, the system will prevent further actions to ensure data integrity.
  Incomplete Processes: The error may also arise if there are incomplete processes or workflows that have not been finalized.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TRF0017 error,