How To Fix /DSD/SV100 - Completion date must be in the past!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /DSD/SV -

• Message number: 100

• Message text: Completion date must be in the past!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /DSD/SV100 - Completion date must be in the past! ?

  The SAP error message /DSD/SV100 Completion date must be in the past! typically occurs in the context of the SAP Direct Store Delivery (DSD) module when a user attempts to set a completion date for a task or process that is not in the past. This error is designed to ensure that users do not enter future dates for completion, which would not make sense in the context of reporting or processing.
  Cause:
  
  Future Date Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the user has entered a completion date that is set in the future relative to the current system date.
  System Date Settings: If the system date is incorrectly set to a future date, it may lead to this error even if the user is entering a valid past date.
  Data Entry Error: Users may inadvertently select a future date due to a mistake in data entry or selection from a date picker.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Verify the completion date you are trying to enter. Ensure that it is indeed a date that has already passed.
  System Date Verification: Check the system date on the SAP server. If the server date is incorrect, it may need to be corrected by your system administrator.
  Correct Data Entry: If you find that you have entered a future date, simply change it to a valid past date and try again.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of entering valid dates and how to use the date picker correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, there may be specific fixes or updates that address similar issues.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the DSD module to understand the context in which this error occurs and any related configuration settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your tasks in SAP.