How To Fix FKCHK336 - The date of issue is in the future

FKCHK336 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKCHK - Check Repository Messages

• Message number: 336

• Message text: The date of issue is in the future

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKCHK336 - The date of issue is in the future ?

  The SAP error message FKCHK336, which states "The date of issue is in the future," typically occurs during the processing of financial documents, such as invoices or payment requests. This error indicates that the date specified for the document (often the posting date or the invoice date) is set to a future date, which is not allowed in the current configuration or context of the transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Future Date Entry: The user has entered a date that is beyond the current date.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to prevent posting of documents with future dates to maintain data integrity and ensure accurate financial reporting.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions that do not allow future dates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Change the Date: Review the document and change the date of issue (or posting date) to a date that is equal to or earlier than the current date.
  Check System Settings: If future dates are