How To Fix FDM_GENERAL074 - The due date of the promise to pay is before the promise to pay

FDM_GENERAL074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 074

• Message text: The due date of the promise to pay is before the promise to pay

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_GENERAL074 - The due date of the promise to pay is before the promise to pay ?

  The SAP error message FDM_GENERAL074 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the due date of a promise to pay. Specifically, the error occurs when the due date of the promise to pay is set before the actual promise date. This situation typically arises in financial transactions or accounts receivable processes where payment promises are recorded.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is a simple data entry mistake where the due date is incorrectly entered as an earlier date than the promise date.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the payment terms or the way the system handles promise-to-pay entries.
  User Misunderstanding: Users may not fully understand how to correctly input promise-to-pay information, leading to incorrect date entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the promise date and due date entered in the system. Ensure that the due date is set to a date that is equal to or later than the