How To Fix /SCWM/UI_PI036 - Physical inventory doc. &1 item &2; count date must not be in the future

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/UI_PI -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Physical inventory doc. &1 item &2; count date must not be in the future

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/UI_PI036 - Physical inventory doc. &1 item &2; count date must not be in the future ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/UI_PI036 indicates that there is an issue with the physical inventory document in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. Specifically, the error states that the count date for the physical inventory document item is set to a future date, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the count date specified for the physical inventory document item is later than the current date. In SAP EWM, the count date must be set to the current date or a past date to ensure that the inventory count is valid and reflects the actual stock situation.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Count Date:
  
  Navigate to the physical inventory document in question.
  Verify the count date for the specific item that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Update the Count Date:
  
  If the count date is indeed set to a future date, change it to the current date or a past date.
  Save the changes to the physical inventory document.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Document:
  
  After updating the count date, try to reprocess the physical inventory document to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If this issue occurs frequently, review the configuration settings related to physical inventory in your SAP EWM system to ensure that there are no settings that might inadvertently allow future dates.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users responsible for creating or managing physical inventory documents are trained on the importance of setting the correct count date.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCWM/PI to access physical inventory documents in EWM.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on physical inventory processes and best practices.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to physical inventory in EWM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your physical inventory processes run smoothly.