How To Fix UCR0214 - Posting date of inversion document is earlier than the original document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCR0 - Messages for Reporting of Transaction Data

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Posting date of inversion document is earlier than the original document

What causes this issue?

The posting date of the inversion document is earlier than the posting
date of the original document.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the document specified.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCR0214 - Posting date of inversion document is earlier than the original document ?

  The SAP error message UCR0214 indicates that there is a posting date issue with an inversion document (often related to a reversal or correction of a previous document). Specifically, the error states that the posting date of the inversion document is earlier than the posting date of the original document. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to reverse a document that has already been posted in a closed period or when the dates are incorrectly set.
  Cause:
  
  Posting Date Mismatch: The posting date of the inversion document is set to a date that is earlier than the original document's posting date.
  Closed Periods: The original document may belong to a closed accounting period, and the system does not allow posting to earlier periods.
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered an incorrect date while trying to create the inversion document.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Dates: Review the posting dates of both the original document and the inversion document. Ensure that the posting date of the inversion document is equal to or later than the original document's posting date.
  Adjust Dates: If the inversion document's date is incorrect, adjust it to a valid date that is not earlier than the original document's posting date.
  Open Periods: If the original document is in a closed period, you may need to open the period for posting or use a different date that falls within an open period.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the correct dates or the implications of changing them, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with accounting policies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB08 (Reverse Document) or FBRA (Reset Cleared Items) to handle document reversals.
  Document Flow: Check the document flow to understand the relationship between the original and inversion documents.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the documents in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCR0214 error and successfully post the inversion document.