How To Fix QST067 - The cycle start cannot precede the date of receipt

QST067 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QST - Stability Study

• Message number: 067

• Message text: The cycle start cannot precede the date of receipt

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QST067 - Details

• The SAP error message QST067, which states "The cycle start cannot precede the date of receipt," typically occurs in the context of quality management and inspection planning within SAP. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the planned cycle start date for a quality inspection and the actual date when the material was received.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The cycle start date for the inspection lot is set to a date that is earlier than the date the material was received. This can happen if the inspection cycle is not properly configured or if the dates were entered incorrectly.
  
  Configuration Issues: The inspection cycle settings in the quality management module may not align with the actual receipt dates of materials.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when creating inspection lots or setting up inspection cycles can lead to this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Verify the receipt date of the material in the system. Ensure that