How To Fix MEPO136 - Due date of down payment cannot be before the document date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Due date of down payment cannot be before the document date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO136 - Due date of down payment cannot be before the document date ?

  The SAP error message MEPO136, which states "Due date of down payment cannot be before the document date," typically occurs in the context of creating or processing down payments in the SAP system. This error indicates that the due date you have specified for the down payment is earlier than the document date, which is not allowed by the system's validation rules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Date vs. Due Date: The document date is the date on which the document (e.g., invoice, down payment request) is created. The due date is the date by which the payment is expected to be made. The system requires that the due date cannot be earlier than the document date to ensure logical consistency in financial transactions.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered the due date incorrectly, leading to it being set before the document date.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the configuration settings in the SAP