How To Fix 12021 - The date of manufacture is in the future

12021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 021

• Message text: The date of manufacture is in the future

What causes this issue?

The date of manufacture is after the current date.

System Response

Depending on the system settings, this message is output as a warning or
as an error message.

How to fix this error?

If it is a warning (type 'W'): the system allows you to enter a
manufacture date in the future but draws your attention to this to
prevent you making an unintentional entry. If you confirm the warning,
the system assigns the manufacture date to the batch.
If it is an error message (type 'E'): you are not allowed to enter a
date in the future. To continue, you have to correct the entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

A system administrator with the appropriate authorization can configure
the message type in Customizing for Batch Management under:
<DS:TRAN.OCHS>Define Attributes of System Messages</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12021 - The date of manufacture is in the future ?

  The SAP error message 12021, "The date of manufacture is in the future," typically occurs when a user attempts to enter or process a manufacturing date that is set to a future date, which is not allowed by the system. This error is often encountered in modules related to production planning, inventory management, or material management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Future Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has inadvertently entered a date that is beyond the current date.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that restrict the entry of future dates for manufacturing processes.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may contain incorrect future dates.
  User Error: Users may mistakenly input the wrong date due to a typographical error or misunderstanding of the date format.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Verify the date of manufacture being entered. Ensure it is set to the current date or a past