How To Fix /SCWM/WHO072 - Start date lies in the future; specify a valid start date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WHO -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Start date lies in the future; specify a valid start date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WHO072 - Start date lies in the future; specify a valid start date ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WHO072 indicates that the start date specified for a particular operation or process lies in the future, which is not acceptable in the context of the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when dealing with warehouse tasks, handling units, or other time-sensitive operations.
  Cause:
  
  Future Date Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the user has entered a start date that is later than the current date and time.
  System Date Settings: The system date on the server or client may be incorrectly set to a future date.
  Configuration Issues: There may be specific configurations or settings in the EWM system that restrict operations to only allow current or past dates.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Verify the date you have entered. Ensure that it is not set to a future date. Adjust it to the current date or a past date as required by the operation.
  System Date Verification: Check the system date and time settings on the server and client machines. Ensure they are correctly set to the current date and time.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the EWM system to ensure there are no restrictions on date entries that could be causing this error.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained to enter valid dates and understand the implications of future dates in the context of warehouse operations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in EWM that may help in troubleshooting or managing warehouse operations.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/WHO072 and continue with your warehouse operations.