How To Fix EEWA_RCI015 - Removal date &1 is before delivery date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEWA_RCI - Messages for Enhanced Container Management

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Removal date &1 is before delivery date &2

What causes this issue?

You have entered a removal date that lies before the delivery date
(installation date).

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?

Enter a removal date that is the same as or later than the installation
date.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEWA_RCI015 - Removal date &1 is before delivery date &2 ?

  The SAP error message EEWA_RCI015 indicates that there is a conflict between the removal date and the delivery date in a logistics or inventory management context. Specifically, it means that the removal date (the date when an item is supposed to be removed from inventory) is set to a date that is earlier than the delivery date (the date when the item is scheduled to be delivered). This situation is not logically possible, as you cannot remove an item before it is scheduled to be delivered.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The removal date may have been entered incorrectly, either manually or through a system process.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been inconsistencies in date formats or values.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are causing the dates to be calculated incorrectly.
  Business Process Errors: The business process may not be correctly defined, leading to unrealistic date settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the removal and delivery dates in the relevant transaction or document. Ensure that the removal date is set to a date that is on or after the delivery date.
  Adjust Dates: If the removal date is incorrect, adjust it to a valid date that aligns with the delivery date.
  Review Configuration: If this error occurs frequently, review the configuration settings related to date handling in the relevant modules (e.g., Inventory Management, Sales and Distribution).
  Consult Documentation: Check SAP documentation or help resources for any specific guidelines related to the transaction you are working with.
  Test Scenarios: If you are working in a development or test environment, try to replicate the issue with different date combinations to understand the root cause better.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for entering dates in the system to avoid future occurrences of this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be working with transaction codes like VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery), or others related to inventory management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the date conflict, you should be able to resolve the EEWA_RCI015 error and proceed with your logistics or inventory processes.