How To Fix LQ318 - Date is in the future

LQ318 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LQ - Proposal Pool Management

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Date is in the future

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LQ318 - Date is in the future ?

  The SAP error message LQ318, which states "Date is in the future," typically occurs in the context of logistics and inventory management when a user attempts to process a transaction with a date that is set in the future. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or posting goods movements, inventory counts, or other logistics-related activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Future Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered a date that is beyond the current system date. This can happen if the user mistakenly inputs a future date or if the system date is incorrectly set.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system may be configured to restrict transactions to only those that occur on or before the current date.
  User Error: Users may inadvertently select a future date from a date picker or manually enter a date that is not intended.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Verify the date you are