How To Fix IM464 - Reference date must not be in the future

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 464

• Message text: Reference date must not be in the future

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM464 - Reference date must not be in the future ?

  The SAP error message IM464 ("Reference date must not be in the future") typically occurs when a user attempts to enter a date in a transaction or process that is set to a future date, which is not allowed by the system's configuration or business rules. This error is common in various SAP modules, including Inventory Management (IM) and others where date validation is critical.
  
  Cause:
  
  Future Date Entry: The most straightforward cause is that the user has entered a date that is beyond the current date. This could happen in transactions related to inventory movements, goods receipts, or other date-sensitive operations.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may restrict the use of future dates for specific transactions or processes.
  Business Rules: Organizational policies may dictate that certain transactions cannot be processed with future dates to maintain data integrity and accuracy.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Verify the date you are trying to enter. Ensure