How To Fix /SCTM/OCB_UI069 - Booking order &1: Arrival date must be in the future

/SCTM/OCB_UI069 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCTM/OCB_UI -

• Message number: 069

• Message text: Booking order &1: Arrival date must be in the future

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCTM/OCB_UI069 - Booking order &1: Arrival date must be in the future ?

  The SAP error message /SCTM/OCB_UI069 indicates that there is an issue with the arrival date specified in a booking order. Specifically, the error states that the arrival date must be in the future, meaning that the date you have entered is either today or a past date.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered an arrival date that is either today or a date that has already passed.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that enforce this rule, ensuring that bookings cannot be made for past dates.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be incorrect or outdated dates that are causing this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Arrival Date: Review the arrival date you have entered in the booking order. Ensure that it is set to a future date.
  Update the Booking Order: If the date is incorrect, update the booking