How To Fix FICUSTOM134 - Delivery date &1 is not within period of performance of item &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 134

• Message text: Delivery date &1 is not within period of performance of item &2

What causes this issue?

The delivery date is not within the period of performance of the sales
document item.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the value of the period of performance start and end dates of the
associated sales document.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICUSTOM134 - Delivery date &1 is not within period of performance of item &2 ?

  The SAP error message FICUSTOM134 indicates that the delivery date specified for a particular item in a transaction is not within the allowed period of performance for that item. This typically occurs in the context of sales orders, purchase orders, or service orders where specific time frames are defined for the delivery of goods or services.
  Cause:
  
  Delivery Date Outside Allowed Range: The delivery date you are trying to enter is either too early or too late compared to the defined period of performance for the item.
  Configuration Settings: The period of performance may be defined in the item category or in the configuration settings of the material or service.
  Contractual Obligations: There may be contractual terms that restrict the delivery dates to a specific range.
  System Settings: The system may have been configured to enforce strict delivery date rules based on business requirements.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Delivery Date: Verify the delivery date you are trying to enter and ensure it falls within the allowed period of performance for the item.
  Review Item Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the item in question. This includes looking at the item category and any associated settings that define the period of performance.
  Adjust Delivery Date: If the delivery date is indeed outside the allowed range, adjust it to a date that is within the specified period.
  Consult with Business Users: If you are unsure about the correct delivery date, consult with relevant business users or stakeholders to confirm the appropriate date.
  Review Contractual Terms: If applicable, review any contracts or agreements that may dictate the delivery terms and ensure compliance.
  System Configuration: If you believe the configuration is incorrect or too restrictive, you may need to work with your SAP configuration team to adjust the settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may encounter this error in various transaction codes such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), or others where delivery dates are specified.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to item categories, delivery dates, and periods of performance for more detailed information on how these settings are configured and managed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully process your transaction.