How To Fix EEWA_RCI025 - The actual date is after the date of the subsequent order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEWA_RCI - Messages for Enhanced Container Management

• Message number: 025

• Message text: The actual date is after the date of the subsequent order

What causes this issue?

The actual date is later than the date of the subsequent order.

System Response

The waste disposal order cannot be positively confirmed as the
confirmation time overlaps with that of the subsequent order.

How to fix this error?

Enter a container number that can be confirmed instead, or enter a date
and a time for the subsequent order.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEWA_RCI025 - The actual date is after the date of the subsequent order ?

  The SAP error message EEWA_RCI025 indicates that there is a date inconsistency in the system, specifically that the actual date of an operation or activity is later than the date of a subsequent order. This typically occurs in the context of production orders, maintenance orders, or project management where activities are scheduled based on specific dates.
  Cause:
  
  Date Misconfiguration: The actual completion date of an operation is recorded as being after the scheduled date of a subsequent operation or order.
  Data Entry Error: Manual entry of dates may have led to incorrect actual dates being recorded.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured to handle certain date scenarios correctly, leading to conflicts.
  Order Dependencies: There may be dependencies between orders that are not being respected, causing the actual date to fall outside the expected range.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Actual Dates: Review the actual dates entered for the operations or activities. Ensure that they are correct and reflect the true completion dates.
  Adjust Dates: If the actual date is indeed incorrect, update it to a date that is before the subsequent order date.
  Review Order Dependencies: Check the dependencies between orders to ensure that they are set up correctly and that the actual dates align with the expected order of operations.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling date-related errors in your version of SAP.
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the system is set up correctly to handle date dependencies.
  Testing: After making adjustments, test the changes in a development or test environment before applying them to production to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CO02 (Change Production Order), IW32 (Change Order), or others depending on the context of the error.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to make changes to order dates and operations.
  Training: Consider providing training for users on how to correctly enter and manage dates in SAP to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.