How To Fix FMFG162 - PO date earlier than the referenced PR date in line item &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFG - U.S. Federal Government Message Class

• Message number: 162

• Message text: PO date earlier than the referenced PR date in line item &1

What causes this issue?

A date in the purchase order (PO) is earlier than the date in the
referenced purchase requisition (PR). It is not possible to have an
obligation date earlier than the commitment date.

System Response

The PO cannot be posted.

How to fix this error?

Change the purchase order date.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFG162 - PO date earlier than the referenced PR date in line item &1 ?

  The SAP error message FMFG162 indicates that there is a mismatch between the purchase order (PO) date and the referenced purchase requisition (PR) date. Specifically, the error occurs when the date of the purchase order is earlier than the date of the purchase requisition that it references. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or modifying a purchase order in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The primary cause of this error is that the PO date is set to a date that is earlier than the PR date. This can occur if the PO is created or modified after the PR has been generated, and the PO date is incorrectly set.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the SAP system that enforce date validation rules, leading to this error.
  User Input Error: The user may have manually entered an incorrect date for the PO.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the dates of both the purchase order and the purchase requisition. Ensure that the PO date is equal to or later than the PR date.
  Modify PO Date: If the PO date is earlier than the PR date, update the PO date to a valid date that is equal to or later than the PR date.
  Recreate PO: If necessary, you may need to delete the existing PO and recreate it with the correct date.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for further guidance on date handling and configuration settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order) or ME22N (Change Purchase Order) to manage purchase orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of date accuracy when creating or modifying purchase orders and requisitions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMFG162 error and ensure that your purchase orders are correctly aligned with their corresponding purchase requisitions.