How To Fix IEN220 - Date of equipment dismantling is after date of material movement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IEN -

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Date of equipment dismantling is after date of material movement

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IEN220 - Date of equipment dismantling is after date of material movement ?

  The SAP error message IEN220 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the date of equipment dismantling and the date of a related material movement. Specifically, this error occurs when the date set for dismantling an equipment is later than the date of a material movement transaction, which is not allowed in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The dismantling date of the equipment is set to a future date compared to the date of the material movement. This can happen if the dismantling is planned for a future date but the material movement has already been recorded.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been an error in entering the dates during the transaction process.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration or business rules may not allow for dismantling to occur after a material movement has been recorded.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the dates entered for both the equipment dismantling and the material movement. Ensure that the dismantling date is not set to a future date relative to the material movement date.
  Adjust Dates: If the dismantling date is incorrect, adjust it to a date that is on or before the date of the material movement.
  Re-enter Transactions: If necessary, you may need to reverse or adjust the material movement transaction to align with the correct dismantling date.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or business rules that may dictate the proper sequence of these transactions.
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP administrator or support team to check if there are any configuration settings that need to be adjusted.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW31 (Create PM Order), IW32 (Change PM Order), and MIGO (Goods Movement) to manage equipment and material movements.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for entering equipment dismantling and material movements to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IEN220 error and ensure that your equipment dismantling and material movement transactions are correctly aligned.