How To Fix FDM_GENERAL062 - The date of the promise to pay is in the past

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 062

• 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_GENERAL062 - The date of the promise to pay is in the past ?

  The SAP error message FDM_GENERAL062 indicates that there is an issue with a promise to pay date that has been set in the system. Specifically, the error states that the date of the promise to pay is in the past, which is not acceptable for processing payments or promises in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered a promise to pay date that is earlier than the current date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or incorrect date formats that lead to past dates being recorded.
  System Configuration: There may be settings or configurations in the system that do not allow for past dates to be entered, which is a common practice to prevent errors in financial transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check and Update the Date: 
  
  Review the promise to pay entry and ensure that the date is set to a future date. Update the date accordingly.
  
  
  
  Validation Rules: 
  
  Ensure that any validation rules in the system are correctly set to prevent the entry of past dates. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Data Correction: 
  
  If the error is due to data migration, you may need to correct the data in the source system or perform a data correction in SAP.
  
  
  
  User Training: 
  
  Provide training to users on how to correctly enter promise to pay dates and the importance of ensuring they are set in the future.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling promise to pay entries and related error messages.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that deal with payment processing, such as F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) or F-28 (Post Incoming Payments).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the error and ensuring that future dates are used for promise to pay entries, you can resolve the issue and prevent it from occurring again.