How To Fix SAFM_EOPO091 - Payment basis document date must be on or before the invoice date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAFM_EOPO - Expenditure Order and Payment Order

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Payment basis document date must be on or before the invoice date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAFM_EOPO091 - Payment basis document date must be on or before the invoice date ?

  The SAP error message SAFM_EOPO091 indicates that there is a mismatch between the payment basis document date and the invoice date. Specifically, the payment basis document date must be on or before the invoice date for the transaction to be processed successfully.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in scenarios where:
  
  The payment basis document (such as a purchase order or contract) has a date that is later than the invoice date.
  There may be a configuration issue or a data entry error where the dates are not aligned correctly.
  The system is enforcing a business rule that requires the payment basis document date to precede or be equal to the invoice date.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Dates:
  
  Review the payment basis document date and the invoice date. Ensure that the payment basis document date is on or before the invoice date.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If the payment basis document date is incorrect, you may need to adjust it to a date that is on or before the invoice date.
  If the invoice date is incorrect, you may need to adjust the invoice date to ensure it is after or equal to the payment basis document date.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If this error occurs frequently, review the configuration settings in your SAP system to ensure that the date validation rules align with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for any specific rules regarding document dates.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice) or MIRO (Enter Incoming Invoice) to review and adjust the relevant documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional context.
  Business Processes: Ensure that your business processes are aligned with the date requirements to prevent similar errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your payment processing aligns with the required date constraints.