How To Fix ME376 - Please correct date delimitation for document & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 376

• Message text: Please correct date delimitation for document & &

What causes this issue?

All goods receipts have been selected for aggregation for item &V2& of
document &V2&. However, at least the last goods receipt document must
be retained in order for the last delivery note number and GR quantity
to be determined.
By entering a suitable delimitation date, you must ensure that not only
the last GR document as per the entry date but also the last GR
document as per the posting date is retained.

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?

Determine a suitable delimitation date for this document and run the
program again for the document.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME376 - Please correct date delimitation for document & & ?

  The SAP error message ME376 ("Please correct date delimitation for document & &") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or contracts. This error indicates that there is an issue with the date validity of the document, which may be related to the start and end dates of the document's validity period.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Range: The start date may be set after the end date, or the dates may not align with the expected validity period for the document.
  Date Format Issues: The date format may not be recognized by the system, leading to confusion in date interpretation.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for changes to the date fields.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the date ranges for certain types of documents.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Fields: Review the start and end dates of the document. Ensure that the start date is earlier than the end date.
  Correct Date Format: Ensure that the dates are entered in the correct format as per the system's regional settings.
  Document Status: Check the status of the document. If it is locked or in a status that does not allow changes, you may need to change the status or unlock the document.
  Review Configuration: If you have access, check the configuration settings related to date validity for purchasing documents. This may require assistance from a system administrator or SAP consultant.
  Recreate Document: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved, consider recreating the document with the correct date settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to access and modify the document.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the document in question.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further assistance.