How To Fix WRMA_FI325 - Program will not delete entry (posting date is still current)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRMA_FI - Messages for RMA

• Message number: 325

• Message text: Program will not delete entry (posting date is still current)

What causes this issue?

The program cannot delete the entry, as the posting date is either
greater than the current date or the number of days between the current
date and the posting date is smaller or equal to &V1& days.

System Response

The program does not delete this entry.

How to fix this error?

If the current date is sufficiently large, the program deletes the entry
in a subsequent program run.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRMA_FI325 - Program will not delete entry (posting date is still current) ?

  The SAP error message:
  WRMA_FI325: Program will not delete entry (posting date is still current)
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to delete or reverse a financial document or entry in SAP, but the posting date of that document is still within the current open posting period. SAP prevents deletion or reversal of documents posted in the current period to avoid inconsistencies in financial data and ensure proper period-end closing.
  In other words, the system is protecting the integrity of the current accounting period by not allowing deletion of entries that belong to it.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The posting date of the document you want to delete is in a period that is currently open for posting.
  SAP standard logic restricts deletion or reversal of documents in the current open period to avoid accidental data loss or inconsistencies.
  This is a safeguard to ensure that financial data remains consistent until the period is closed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Period:
  
  Verify the posting date of the document you want to delete.
  Check the current open posting periods in the system (transaction OB52).
  
  
  
  Close the Current Posting Period:
  
  If possible and appropriate, close the current posting period so that the document's posting date falls into a closed period.
  After closing the period, you may be able to delete or reverse the document.
  
  
  
  Change Posting Date:
  
  If allowed by business rules, change the posting date of the document to a date in a previous (closed) period.
  Then try deleting or reversing the document again.
  
  
  
  Use Special Authorization or Program:
  
  Sometimes, special authorization or custom programs are used to delete documents in the current period, but this is generally not recommended.
  Consult your SAP FI team or Basis team before attempting this.
  
  
  
  Alternative: Reverse Document Instead of Deleting:
  
  Instead of deleting, consider reversing the document using transaction FB08 or F.80.
  Reversal posts a correcting entry and keeps audit trail intact.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52 - Maintain Posting Periods
  FB08 - Reverse Document
  F.80 - Reverse Document (Mass)
  FBRA - Reset Cleared Items (if relevant)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to posting period restrictions and document deletion.
  
  
  
  Business Process:
  
  Deleting financial documents is generally discouraged in SAP due to audit and compliance reasons.
  Reversal is the preferred method to correct postings.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorization to delete or reverse documents.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRMA_FI325 occurs because SAP does not allow deletion of entries posted in the current open posting period. To resolve, either close the posting period, change the posting date to a closed period, or reverse the document instead of deleting it.
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details such as the transaction you are using, document type, and posting date.