How To Fix EI552 - Date lies in the future

EI552 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 552

• Message text: Date lies in the future

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EI552 - Details

• The SAP error message EI552 ("Date lies in the future") typically occurs when a date entered in a transaction or process is set to a future date that is not allowed by the system's configuration or business rules. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when entering document dates, posting entries, or scheduling tasks.
  
  Cause:
  
  Future Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered a date that is beyond the current date.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict certain transactions to only allow past or current dates.
  Business Rules: Certain business processes may dictate that future dates are not permissible for specific transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Verify the date you have entered. Ensure that it is not set to a future date unless explicitly allowed by the business process.
  Adjust the Date: If the date is indeed in the future, change it to the current date or