How To Fix 5U705 - 'Released' date cannot precede 'Received' date

5U705 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 705

• Message text: 'Released' date cannot precede 'Received' date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U705 - 'Released' date cannot precede 'Received' date ?

  The SAP error message 5U705, which states that the 'Released' date cannot precede the 'Received' date, typically occurs in the context of materials management or production planning processes. This error indicates that there is a date inconsistency in the data being processed, specifically that the date when a document (like a purchase order or production order) is released is earlier than the date it was received.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is a manual data entry error where the 'Released' date is incorrectly set to an earlier date than the 'Received' date.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the system that affect how dates are processed or validated.
  Workflow Issues: If there are automated workflows or processes that set these dates, there may be a bug or misconfiguration in those workflows.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the