How To Fix SE182 - Entry must be within validity period of purchase order (& - &)

SE182 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 182

• Message text: Entry must be within validity period of purchase order (& - &)

What causes this issue?

The field "Validity period" in the purchase order header is filled.
When services actually performed are entered against the PO, the system
checks whether the entry date lies within this validity period.
This is not the case.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, change the validity period in the purchase order.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE182 - Entry must be within validity period of purchase order (& - &) ?

  The SAP error message SE182, which states "Entry must be within validity period of purchase order (& - &)," typically occurs when you are trying to enter or process a document (like a goods receipt or invoice) that references a purchase order (PO) that is no longer valid. This can happen for several reasons, such as the PO being closed, the validity period having expired, or the PO being deleted.
  Causes:
  
  Expired Validity Period: The purchase order has a defined validity period, and the current date is outside this range.
  PO Status: The purchase order may be in a status that does not allow further processing (e.g., closed or deleted).
  Incorrect PO Reference: The document you are trying to process may be referencing an incorrect or outdated purchase order number.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on how they interact with purchase orders.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Validity Period: Verify the validity period of the purchase