How To Fix FDM_GENERAL059 - The date of the promise to pay is in the past

FDM_GENERAL059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDM_GENERAL - FSCM-DM Integration: Interface Layer

• Message number: 059

• Message text: The date of the promise to pay is in the past

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE 'CUSTOMIZED_MESSAGE_INFO' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDM_GENERAL059 - The date of the promise to pay is in the past ?

  The SAP error message FDM_GENERAL059 indicates that there is an issue with a promise to pay date that has been set in the past. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, such as when processing payments or managing accounts receivable.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the date entered for the promise to pay is earlier than the current date. This can happen due to:
  
  Data Entry Error: A user may have mistakenly entered a past date instead of a future date.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the system that allows for incorrect date entries.
  Business Process: The business process may not have been followed correctly, leading to the entry of an invalid date.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check the Date: Review the promise to pay date that has been entered. Ensure that it is set to a future date.
  Correct the