How To Fix IW214 - Reference date is in the future

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Reference date is in the future

What causes this issue?

When creating an historical order, you have entered a reference date
which is in the future.

System Response

The system will create an historical order whose reference date is in
the future.

How to fix this error?

Check whether a reference date which is in the future is advisable.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW214 - Reference date is in the future ?

  The SAP error message IW214 ("Reference date is in the future") typically occurs in the context of maintenance orders or notifications when a user attempts to create or modify an order with a reference date that is set to a future date. This can happen in various transactions related to maintenance management, such as creating work orders, notifications, or scheduling tasks.
  
  Cause:
  
  Future Date Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the user has entered a reference date (such as a start date, end date, or planned date) that is beyond the current date.
  System Settings: The system may have settings that restrict the use of future dates for certain operations, especially in maintenance planning.
  User Input Error: The user may have mistakenly entered a date that is not intended, such as a typo or misunderstanding of the date format.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Verify the reference date you are trying to enter.