How To Fix QST027 - The date of receipt cannot be later than the date of release

QST027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QST - Stability Study

• Message number: 027

• Message text: The date of receipt cannot be later than the date of release

What causes this issue?

The date of receipt of the initial sample is later than the release
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?

You can either select the release date of the initial sample as the
date of receipt of the initial sample, or select a date prior to the
release date as the date of receipt.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QST027 - The date of receipt cannot be later than the date of release ?

  The SAP error message QST027, which states "The date of receipt cannot be later than the date of release," typically occurs in the context of quality management processes, particularly when dealing with inspection lots and their associated dates.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when there is a discrepancy between the dates entered in the system. Specifically, it indicates that the date of receipt (the date when the goods were received) is set to a date that is later than the date of release (the date when the inspection lot was released for processing). This situation is logically inconsistent because the goods cannot be received after they have been released for inspection.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dates: Review the dates entered for both the receipt and the release. Ensure that the date of receipt is not later than the date of release.
  
  
  Correct the Dates: If the date of receipt