How To Fix M8_2061 - Document date not within validity period of purchasing document

M8_2061 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8_2 - Logistics Invoice Verification

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Document date not within validity period of purchasing document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8_2061 - Document date not within validity period of purchasing document ?

  The SAP error message M8_2061, which states "Document date not within validity period of purchasing document," typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a document (such as a purchase order or goods receipt) with a document date that falls outside the validity period of the associated purchasing document.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Date Issue: The document date you are using is either before the start date or after the end date of the validity period defined in the purchasing document.
  Purchasing Document Validity: The purchasing document (like a purchase order) has specific validity dates set, and any transactions related to it must occur within this timeframe.
  Configuration Settings: There may be settings in the purchasing document that restrict the dates for processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Dates: Verify the document date you are using. Ensure that it falls within the validity period of the purchasing document.
  Review Purchasing Document: Open the purchasing document in SAP and check