How To Fix FK083 - Start date & is earlier than today's date &


FK083 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FK - Factory calendar

  • Message number: 083

  • Message text: Start date & is earlier than today's date &

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  • What causes this issue?

    The start date &V1& is before today &V2&

    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?

    You cannot change a periodical appointment in the past. Choose a start
    date which is not in the past.

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FK083 - Start date & is earlier than today's date & ?
    The SAP error message FK083 indicates that the start date you are trying to enter for a financial transaction (such as a vendor invoice or a payment) is earlier than the current date. This error typically occurs in the context of financial postings, where the system enforces certain date constraints to maintain data integrity and compliance with accounting principles.
    
    Cause: Date Entry: The user has entered a start date that is in the past relative to the current system date. System Configuration: The system may have specific settings that prevent posting transactions with dates earlier than the current date. Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on the dates that can be used.
    Solution: Change the Date: The simplest solution is to change the start date to today’s date or a future date, depending on the business requirement. Check Document Type Settings: Review the configuration of the document type you are using to see if

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