M7502 - Base date & is earlier than current date &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Base date & is earlier than current date &

What causes this issue?

The base date you entered to plan the goods movement lies in the past.

System Response

The situation described above is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Correct the base date. The earliest base date allowed is today's date.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7502 - Base date & is earlier than current date & ?

  The SAP error message M7502 indicates that there is an issue with the base date being set in a transaction or process. Specifically, the error states that the base date is earlier than the current date, which is not allowed in certain contexts within SAP.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in scenarios where a date is expected to be in the future or at least not in the past. Common situations where this error might arise include:
  
  Material Master Data: When trying to create or change material master records, if the base date for a validity period is set to a date that is earlier than today.
  Purchase Orders: When creating or modifying purchase orders, if the delivery date or other date fields are set incorrectly.
  Production Orders: When scheduling production orders with dates that are not valid.
  Sales Orders: When entering dates for sales orders that are in the past.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M7502 error, you should:
  
  Check the Date Fields: Review the date fields in the transaction you are working on. Ensure that all dates are set to today or a future date.
  Adjust the Base Date: If you are entering a base date manually, change it to a valid date that is not earlier than the current date.
  Review System Date Settings: Ensure that the system date on the server is correct. Sometimes, discrepancies in system time can lead to such errors.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the required date formats or constraints, refer to the relevant SAP documentation or help files for guidance on the specific transaction you are working with.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the data you are trying to modify.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on where you encounter this error, you may be using transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), CO01 (Create Production Order), or VA01 (Create Sales Order).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message M7502.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the cause of the M7502 error in your SAP system.