How To Fix CRM_SCHEDLIN318 - Requested delivery date is in the past &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_SCHEDLIN - Schedule Lines

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Requested delivery date is in the past &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_SCHEDLIN318 - Requested delivery date is in the past &1 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_SCHEDLIN318 indicates that the requested delivery date for a sales order or delivery is in the past. This typically occurs when a user attempts to schedule a delivery or create a sales order with a delivery date that has already passed, which is not allowed in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered a past date for the delivery.
  System Date Settings: The system date may be set incorrectly, leading to confusion about what constitutes a "past" date.
  Business Logic: Certain business rules may dictate that deliveries cannot be scheduled for dates that have already passed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check and Correct the Date:
  
  Review the requested delivery date in the sales order or delivery document.
  Update the date to a future date that is valid according to your business processes.
  
  
  
  Verify System Date:
  
  Ensure that the system date is set correctly. You can check this by using transaction code SU01 to view the user profile or by checking the system settings.
  
  
  
  Review Business Rules:
  
  Consult with your business process owner or SAP functional consultant to understand if there are specific rules or configurations that might be affecting the delivery date.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Document:
  
  If the document is not critical, consider deleting and recreating it with the correct future date.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or linked documents that might be causing the issue. For example, if the delivery is linked to a production order, check the status of that order.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VA01 (Create Sales Order), VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), or CRM_ORDER (Manage CRM Orders) to access and modify the relevant documents.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to enter dates correctly in the system to avoid this error in the future.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further investigation.