How To Fix IW440 - End date is in the future

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 440

• Message text: End date is in the future

What causes this issue?

The end date cannot be in the future, because the order has been
archived.

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?

Enter the correct end date in the past.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW440 - End date is in the future ?

  The SAP error message IW440 ("End date is in the future") typically occurs in the context of maintenance orders or work orders when the end date specified for the order is set to a date that is beyond the current date. This can happen during various operations, such as creating, changing, or saving a maintenance order.
  
  Cause:
  
  Future Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has inadvertently entered an end date that is later than the current date.
  System Settings: In some cases, system settings or configurations may restrict the end date to be within a certain range relative to the current date.
  Data Entry Error: Users may mistakenly input the wrong date due to typographical errors or misunderstanding of the date format.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Dates: Review the end date entered in the maintenance order. Ensure that it is not set to a future date beyond the current date.
  Adjust the End Date: