How To Fix BBP_ES_ERP_INT003 - Item &1: SAP Sourcing does not support a delivery date in the past

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BBP_ES_ERP_INT - E-Sourcing integration

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Item &1: SAP Sourcing does not support a delivery date in the past

What causes this issue?

You have maintained a supplier that is defined as an SAP Sourcing
supplier in Customizing, and you want to enter a delivery date in the
past for item <(>&<)>1. However, this is not permitted because this
request for quotation (RFQ) will be sent to SAP Sourcing. The
integration with SAP Sourcing supports delivery dates only in the
future.

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?

If you want to send this RFQ to SAP Sourcing, enter a delivery date in
the future for the relevant item. If you do not want to send this RFQ to
SAP Sourcing, maintain another supplier.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BBP_ES_ERP_INT003 - Item &1: SAP Sourcing does not support a delivery date in the past ?

  The SAP error message BBP_ES_ERP_INT003 indicates that there is an issue with a delivery date being set in the past for an item in SAP Sourcing. This error typically arises during the integration between SAP Sourcing and SAP ERP when a purchase requisition or purchase order is being processed.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the delivery date specified for an item is earlier than the current date. SAP Sourcing does not allow for past delivery dates because it is not feasible to deliver items that are already overdue.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Delivery Date: Review the delivery date for the item in question. Ensure that it is set to a future date rather than a past date.
  
  
  Update the Delivery Date: If the delivery date is indeed in the past, update it to a valid future date. This can typically be done in the purchase requisition or purchase order within SAP Sourcing.
  
  
  Review Integration Settings: If this error occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the integration settings between SAP Sourcing and SAP ERP to ensure that dates are being correctly synchronized and validated.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on handling delivery dates in your version of SAP Sourcing.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the delivery date and integration settings, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Sourcing: A tool used for procurement processes, allowing organizations to manage sourcing events, supplier relationships, and procurement activities.
  Integration with SAP ERP: SAP Sourcing often integrates with SAP ERP systems to streamline procurement processes. Errors can occur if there are discrepancies in data between the two systems.
  Date Validation: SAP systems typically have built-in validations to prevent the entry of invalid data, such as past dates for delivery.
  
  By ensuring that all delivery dates are set correctly and are in the future, you can avoid encountering this error in the future.