How To Fix IM602 - System date proposed as reference date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 602

• Message text: System date proposed as reference date

What causes this issue?

The reference date for the notification was determined on the basis of
the notification origin indicator. As this date was in the future due
to the usage of the time zone date, the system date was proposed as the
reference date.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM602 - System date proposed as reference date ?

  The SAP error message IM602 ("System date proposed as reference date") typically occurs in the context of Inventory Management (IM) when a user attempts to perform a transaction that requires a reference date, but the system is suggesting the current system date instead. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during goods movements, stock transfers, or inventory counts.
  
  Cause:
  
  System Date Issue: The system is configured to use the current date as the reference date, but the transaction being performed may require a different date.
  Transaction Type: Certain transactions may have specific requirements for the reference date, and using the system date may not be valid for those transactions.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not allow for the use of the system date in certain contexts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Manual Date Entry: If the system is proposing the current date and it is not appropriate for the transaction, manually enter the correct