How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_EH166 - Current date is earlier than allowed submission timerange before due date

/PF1/MSG_PO_EH166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_EH -

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Current date is earlier than allowed submission timerange before due date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EH166 - Current date is earlier than allowed submission timerange before due date ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EH166 Current date is earlier than allowed submission timerange before due date typically occurs in the context of purchase order (PO) processing, particularly when trying to submit or process a purchase order that is outside the allowed submission time range.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the current date is earlier than the minimum allowed submission date for the purchase order. SAP has a configuration setting that defines a time range within which purchase orders can be submitted or processed. If the current date falls outside this range (specifically, before the allowed submission date), the system will prevent the action and display this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Current Date: Ensure that the current date is correct in the system. Sometimes, system date settings may be incorrect.
  
  
  Review Submission Time Range Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for purchase orders in your SAP system.
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