How To Fix 25246 - The reutrn date & is not in the future

25246 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 25 - DDS: document distribution (DMS)

• Message number: 246

• Message text: The reutrn date & is not in the future

What causes this issue?

The return date you entered is a date that is in the past.

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?

Enter a date in the future.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

25246 - Details

• The SAP error message 25246, which states "The return date & is not in the future," typically occurs in the context of return processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with return deliveries or return orders. This error indicates that the return date you have entered is either today or in the past, which is not acceptable for processing returns.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The return date entered in the system is either the current date or a date that has already passed.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the SAP system that enforce future dates for return processing.
  User Error: The user may have mistakenly entered the wrong date format or selected the wrong date.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Return Date: Ensure that the return date you are entering is indeed a future date. You can do this by selecting a date that is after the current date.
  Date Format: Verify that the date