How To Fix BOE_MESSAGE109 - Purchasing date is in the future

BOE_MESSAGE109 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOE_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Purchasing date is in the future

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BOE_MESSAGE109 - Details

• The SAP error message BOE_MESSAGE109 indicates that a purchasing date specified in a transaction is set in the future, which is not allowed by the system's configuration or business rules. This error typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or requisitions, where the date of the transaction must be valid and within acceptable limits.
  
  Cause:
  
  Future Date Entry: The user has entered a purchasing date that is beyond the current date.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict future dates for certain purchasing activities.
  Business Rules: Organizational policies may dictate that purchasing dates cannot be set in the future to prevent planning issues or misalignment with inventory and supply chain processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Review the purchasing date entered in the transaction. Ensure that it is set to the current date or a past date, depending on the business requirements.
  Adjust the Date: If the date is indeed in