How To Fix QM102 - Closing date cannot be in the future

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Closing date cannot be in the future

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM102 - Closing date cannot be in the future ?

  The SAP error message QM102, which states "Closing date cannot be in the future," typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when you attempt to close a quality notification or inspection lot with a closing date that is set to a future date. This is a validation check to ensure that the closing date is not beyond the current date, as it would not make sense to close a notification or lot for a date that has not yet occurred.
  Cause:
  
  Future Date Entry: The user has inadvertently entered a closing date that is later than the current system date.
  System Date Settings: The system date may be incorrectly set to a future date due to system configuration or time zone issues.
  User Error: The user may have misinterpreted the date format or made a typographical error when entering the date.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check and Correct the Date:
  
  Review the closing date entered in the quality notification or inspection lot.
  Change the closing date to a date that is equal to or earlier than the current system date.
  
  
  
  Verify System Date:
  
  Ensure that the system date is correctly set. You can check the system date by using transaction code SM51 to view the application server's date and time.
  If the system date is incorrect, consult your system administrator to correct it.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Provide training or guidelines to users on how to correctly enter dates in the system to avoid future occurrences of this error.
  
  
  
  Check Date Format:
  
  Ensure that the date format being used is consistent with the format expected by the SAP system (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may encounter this error in transactions related to quality notifications (e.g., QM01, QM02) or inspection lots (e.g., QA32, QA03).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this error.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for Quality Management for more details on handling notifications and inspection lots.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QM102 error and successfully close the quality notification or inspection lot.