How To Fix FKKORDER146 - Last due date is before first due date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKORDER - Messages for Request

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Last due date is before first due date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKORDER146 - Last due date is before first due date ?

  The SAP error message FKKORDER146 indicates that there is an issue with the due dates in a billing or payment order. Specifically, it means that the last due date is set before the first due date, which is logically incorrect and prevents the processing of the order.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises from one of the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The due dates were entered incorrectly, either manually or through a data import.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the billing or payment order settings that leads to incorrect date calculations.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the due dates may not have been mapped correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Due Dates:
  
  Navigate to the relevant billing or payment order in SAP.
  Verify the first due date and the last due date.
  Ensure that the last due date is after the first due date.
  
  
  
  Correct the Dates:
  
  If the dates are incorrect, update them to reflect the correct order (i.e., the last due date should be later than the first due date).
  Save the changes and try processing the order again.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to billing and payment orders in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the settings for due date calculations are correct.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all date fields were correctly populated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling due dates in billing and payment orders.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FB03 (Display Document) to review related documents and their due dates.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to edit billing or payment orders, as restrictions may prevent you from making changes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the FKKORDER146 error in SAP.