How To Fix P9216 - Indicator "TODAY" set; calculated and required value date identical

P9216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P9 - EU-Specific Messages: Pymnt Program, Banks, Pymnt Methods

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Indicator "TODAY" set; calculated and required value date identical

What causes this issue?

The "TODAY" flag (for immediate payment) is set here initially on the
basis of the least expensive payment method. The final decision
regarding payment can only be made at a later point in time.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P9216 - Indicator "TODAY" set; calculated and required value date identical ?

  The SAP error message P9216 indicates that there is an issue with the date settings in a transaction or process where the "TODAY" indicator is set, and the calculated value date is identical to the required value date. This typically occurs in financial transactions, such as those involving payment processing, where date accuracy is crucial.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Configuration: The system is trying to process a transaction where the required value date is set to today’s date, and the system is unable to proceed because it expects a different date.
  Business Logic: The business rules or logic defined in the system may require that the value date be set to a future date or a specific date that is not today.
  Transaction Type: Certain transaction types may have restrictions on the value date, which could lead to this error if the conditions are not met.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Settings: Review the date settings in the transaction. Ensure