How To Fix FTR_TF_INTG047 - Item &1: First GI date &2 cannot be earlier than start shipping date &3

FTR_TF_INTG047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_TF_INTG - Message class for trade finance integration

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Item &1: First GI date &2 cannot be earlier than start shipping date &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_TF_INTG047 - Item &1: First GI date &2 cannot be earlier than start shipping date &3 ?

  The SAP error message FTR_TF_INTG047 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the first goods issue (GI) date and the start shipping date for a particular item in a transaction. Specifically, the error states that the first GI date cannot be earlier than the start shipping date.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in scenarios involving the integration of financial transactions with logistics processes, particularly in the context of asset management or financial transactions related to goods movements. The specific causes can include:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The first goods issue date has been entered incorrectly, and it is set to a date that precedes the defined start shipping date.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that define the relationship between shipping and goods issue dates, which could be misconfigured.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date fields that need to be