M7505 - Reqmnt date & is earlier than current date &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 505

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

What causes this issue?

The date planned for the goods movement (<GL:requirements_date>
requirements date</>) lies in the past.

System Response

INCLUDE MB_NA_T160M

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_EINGABE_PRUEFEN
If necessary, you can change the requirements date direct
If you want to change the requirements date for all items, you can also
change the base date of the reservation using the function Goto ->
Header. The system will then suggest an adjustment of the
requirements date for all items.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7505 - Reqmnt date & is earlier than current date & ?

  The SAP error message M7505 indicates that a requirement date for a material is set to a date that is earlier than the current date. This typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when creating or processing purchase requisitions, sales orders, or production orders.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered a requirement date that is in the past.
  System Date Issues: The system date may be incorrect, leading to a mismatch between the current date and the entered requirement date.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters or settings in the material master may not be configured correctly, leading to unrealistic requirement dates.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Requirement Date: Review the requirement date entered in the transaction. If it is indeed in the past, update it to a valid future date.
  Verify System Date: Ensure that the system date is correct. If the system date is incorrect, it may need to be adjusted by a system administrator.
  Review Material Master Data: Check the material master data for any planning parameters that might be causing the issue. Ensure that the lead times and other relevant settings are correctly configured.
  Consult Documentation: If the error persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further troubleshooting.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transactions, such as ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), or CO01 (Create Production Order).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to correctly enter dates and understand the implications of requirement dates in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M7505 error and proceed with your transaction in SAP.