How To Fix FQ472 - Checked document &1 &2 &3: Due date is later than &4

FQ472 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 472

• Message text: Checked document &1 &2 &3: Due date is later than &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ472 - Checked document &1 &2 &3: Due date is later than &4 ?

  The SAP error message FQ472 indicates that there is an issue with a financial document where the due date of a payment or invoice is later than a specified date. This error typically arises in the context of accounts receivable or accounts payable processes, where due dates are critical for managing cash flow and payment schedules.
  
  Cause:
  The error message FQ472 is triggered when:
  
  The due date of the document (e.g., invoice, payment request) is set to a date that is later than the specified reference date (e.g., the posting date, document date, or another relevant date).
  This can occur due to incorrect data entry, misconfigured payment terms, or discrepancies in the document's date settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FQ472 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Dates:
  
  Review the document in question (identified by the document number and other parameters in the error message).
  Ensure that the due date is correctly set and is not later