How To Fix F5478 - Due by date is in the future

F5478 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 478

• Message text: Due by date is in the future

What causes this issue?

If the "due by" date is in the future, items where commitments still
exist are also cleared.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you have entered the date correctly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5478 - Due by date is in the future ?

  The SAP error message F5478, which states "Due by date is in the future," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment processing or invoice management. This error indicates that the system has detected a due date for a payment or invoice that is set in the future, which is not acceptable for the operation being performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Future Due Date: The most common cause of this error is that the due date for a payment or invoice is set to a date that is later than the current date.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be specific configurations in the system that restrict processing of transactions with future due dates.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently enter a future date when creating or modifying invoices or payment terms.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Due Date: Review the due date of the invoice or payment in question. If it is indeed set in the future, you