How To Fix EH413 - Enter a future date as a planning date

EH413 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EH - Messasge class for disconnection and reconnection

• Message number: 413

• Message text: Enter a future date as a planning date

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to create an order with a planning date that is not
in the future.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EH413 - Enter a future date as a planning date ?

  The SAP error message EH413 ("Enter a future date as a planning date") typically occurs when a user attempts to enter a planning date that is either in the past or is not valid according to the system's configuration. This error is common in modules that involve planning, such as SAP PP (Production Planning) or SAP PM (Plant Maintenance).
  
  Cause:
  
  Past Date Entry: The user is trying to enter a date that is earlier than the current date.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to only allow future dates for planning purposes to ensure that planning activities are based on realistic and actionable timelines.
  Date Format Issues: Sometimes, the date format may not be recognized correctly, leading to misinterpretation of the date entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Future Date: Ensure that the date you are entering is set to a future date. This means any date that is today or later.
  Check System Date: Verify that the