How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL083 - Planned processing date must be less or equal than reconciliation date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL -

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Planned processing date must be less or equal than reconciliation date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL083 - Planned processing date must be less or equal than reconciliation date ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL083 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the planned processing date and the reconciliation date in a purchase order or related document. Specifically, the error states that the planned processing date must be less than or equal to the reconciliation date. 
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in scenarios where:
  
  Date Configuration: The planned processing date (the date when the processing of the purchase order is expected to occur) is set to a date that is later than the reconciliation date (the date by which the goods or services should be reconciled or accounted for).
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a manual entry error where the dates were incorrectly inputted.
  System Configuration: There may be specific business rules or configurations in the SAP system that enforce this date relationship.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dates: Review the planned processing date and the reconciliation date