How To Fix /SAPAPO/TDL_DAO041 - Goods receipt date is earlier than goods issue date (&1, &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TDL_DAO -

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Goods receipt date is earlier than goods issue date (&1, &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TDL_DAO041 - Goods receipt date is earlier than goods issue date (&1, &2) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TDL_DAO041 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the goods receipt date and the goods issue date in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) in SAP. Specifically, it means that the goods receipt date is earlier than the goods issue date, which is not a valid scenario in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is a mistake in data entry where the goods receipt date has been incorrectly set to an earlier date than the goods issue date.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the materials, such as incorrect lead times or planning parameters.
  Planning Run Issues: If the planning run has not been executed correctly, it may lead to incorrect dates being generated.
  Time Zone Differences: If the system is set up to handle multiple time zones, discrepancies may arise due to time zone settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the goods receipt and goods issue dates in the relevant documents. Ensure that the goods receipt date is set to a date that is equal to or later than the goods issue date.
  Correct Data Entry: If a data entry error is found, correct the dates in the relevant documents.
  Review Master Data: Check the master data for the materials involved to ensure that all parameters are set correctly, including lead times and planning settings.
  Re-run Planning: If the issue is related to planning runs, consider re-running the planning process to ensure that all dates are recalculated correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error in your version of SAP.
  Check Time Zone Settings: If applicable, verify that the time zone settings are consistent across the system to avoid discrepancies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/TDL to access the relevant planning data or /SAPAPO/MC90 for monitoring.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to the relevant documents.
  Testing: After making corrections, conduct tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the goods receipt and goods issue dates are correctly aligned in your SAP system.