How To Fix KV024 - Final delivery period is before data entry period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KV - Variance Analysis for Cost Centers and Cost Objects

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Final delivery period is before data entry period

What causes this issue?

You entered a goods receipt for the order in a period that is before
the entry date of the order. The period in which the order is
finally delivered indicates in which period the system is to look for
costing data. This means that the system cannot select data for
variance calculation.

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?

Check the data in the order.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV024 - Final delivery period is before data entry period ?

  The SAP error message KV024, which states "Final delivery period is before data entry period," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) when there is a mismatch between the dates set for the final delivery and the data entry period.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to the following reasons:
  
  
  Date Configuration: The final delivery date set for a sales order or delivery is earlier than the date when the data is being entered or processed. This can happen if the final delivery date is incorrectly configured or if there are changes in the delivery schedule.
  
  
  System Settings: The system may have specific settings that restrict data entry to certain periods, and if the final delivery date falls outside of this range, the error will be triggered.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the material or customer that affect the delivery dates.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KV024 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Delivery Dates: Review the final delivery date in the sales order or delivery document. Ensure that it is set to a date that is on or after the data entry date.
  
  
  Adjust Data Entry Period: If necessary, adjust the data entry period settings in the system to allow for the final delivery date. This may involve changing configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Review Master Data: Check the master data for the material and customer involved in the transaction. Ensure that all relevant dates and settings are correct.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific configuration settings related to delivery dates and data entry periods.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VA02 (Change Sales Order) or VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery) to review and modify the relevant documents.
  Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) under Sales and Distribution or Materials Management for any date-related settings.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the delivery date logic.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the KV024 error in SAP.