How To Fix APO_BAPI_SPP046 - Goods issue time &1 cannot be after goods receipt time &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APO_BAPI_SPP - Messages in SPP BAPIs

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Goods issue time &1 cannot be after goods receipt time &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APO_BAPI_SPP046 - Goods issue time &1 cannot be after goods receipt time &2 ?

  The SAP error message APO_BAPI_SPP046 indicates that there is a timing issue between the goods issue and goods receipt in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Specifically, the error states that the goods issue time cannot be after the goods receipt time. This typically occurs in scenarios where the system is trying to process a goods movement that violates the chronological order of inventory transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Time Stamps: The goods issue timestamp is set later than the goods receipt timestamp, which is logically incorrect as goods cannot be issued after they have been received.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation of goods movements can lead to incorrect timestamps.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the APO system or the integration with the ERP system that lead to incorrect time assignments.
  Planning Data Issues: If the planning data is not synchronized properly, it can lead