How To Fix ME441 - Do not shift suggested delimitation date into future

ME441 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 441

• Message text: Do not shift suggested delimitation date into future

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME441 - Do not shift suggested delimitation date into future ?

  The SAP error message ME441 ("Do not shift suggested delimitation date into future") typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with purchase requisitions or purchase orders. This error indicates that the system is preventing the user from changing a suggested delimitation date to a future date, which is not allowed based on the current configuration or business rules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Delimitation Date Rules: The system has rules in place that prevent the delimitation date from being set to a future date. This is often related to the planning and procurement processes where future dates may not be valid for certain operations.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the material master or purchasing info records may restrict the ability to change dates beyond the current date.
  Open Purchase Orders: If there are existing open purchase orders or requisitions that conflict with the new date, the system may prevent the change.
  Business Logic: The business