How To Fix PM217 - Flag 'TODAY' set, as calculated value date already overdue

PM217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PM - Extended Payment Functions

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Flag 'TODAY' set, as calculated value date already overdue

What causes this issue?

The 'TODAY' indicator (<LS>intended for immediate payments</>) is first
set on the basis of the best-priced payment method. The final decision
of when this payment is carried out can only be made at a later date.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PM217 - Flag 'TODAY' set, as calculated value date already overdue ?

  The SAP error message PM217, which states "Flag 'TODAY' set, as calculated value date already overdue," typically occurs in the context of Plant Maintenance (PM) or other modules where scheduling and date calculations are involved. This error indicates that the system has determined that a date being processed is already past due, and therefore, it cannot proceed with the operation that requires a future date.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overdue Dates: The most common cause of this error is that the system is trying to schedule a maintenance task or operation with a date that is already in the past.
  Incorrect Date Calculation: There may be an issue with how the system calculates the value date, leading to it being set to a date that is already overdue.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the PM module that are not aligned with the current business processes or requirements.
  User Input Error: A user may have inadvertently