EDOCUMENT_IN002 - Invoice Date is initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT_IN - Messages for eDocument India

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Invoice Date is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT_IN002 - Invoice Date is initial ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT_IN002: Invoice Date is initial typically occurs when an electronic document (e-document) is being processed, and the invoice date field is not populated. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of an invoice or when sending an e-document to a tax authority or a business partner.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Invoice Date: The most common cause is that the invoice date field has not been filled in the relevant transaction or document.
  Data Transfer Issues: If the data is being transferred from another system or module, there may be a failure in mapping the invoice date correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the e-document framework that require the invoice date to be populated but are not set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Invoice Date Field: Ensure that the invoice date is filled in the document. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the invoice document in SAP.
  Checking the header information to ensure the invoice date is populated.
  
  
  
  Update the Document: If the invoice date is missing, update the document with the correct invoice date and try processing it again.
  
  
  Review Data Transfer: If the invoice is being created from another system, check the data transfer process to ensure that the invoice date is being correctly mapped and transferred.
  
  
  Configuration Review: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for the e-document framework in SAP. Ensure that all required fields, including the invoice date, are correctly configured.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the e-document framework and the handling of invoice dates.
  
  
  Error Logs: Check the error logs for additional details that might provide more context about why the invoice date is not being populated.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide patches or updates.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to e-documents, such as FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice) or FB70 (Enter Outgoing Invoice), to ensure proper handling of invoices.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user processing the invoice has the necessary authorizations to enter and modify invoice details.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide deeper insights into the issue.