How To Fix SIPT256 - Delivery date cannot be later than creation date

SIPT256 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIPT - SIPT: Digital Signature Portugal

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Delivery date cannot be later than creation date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIPT256 - Delivery date cannot be later than creation date ?

  The SAP error message SIPT256, which states "Delivery date cannot be later than creation date," typically occurs in the context of logistics and supply chain management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the delivery date you are trying to enter or process is set to a date that is later than the creation date of the document (such as a sales order, delivery, or shipment).
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has mistakenly entered a delivery date that is after the creation date of the document.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the SAP system that enforce this rule, ensuring that deliveries cannot be scheduled for a date that is later than when the order was created.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date fields that lead to this error.
  Business Logic: