How To Fix SO706 - The start date of the resubmission (&) must be after &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 706

• Message text: The start date of the resubmission (&) must be after &

What causes this issue?

The application specifies that the resubmission can only start after a
specific date.
Please note that the date of the first resubmission may not be the same
as the entry in the field <LS>Start of resubmission</>.
Possible reasons for this are:
You have defined a lead time.
The Office user contains an entry specifying that the resubmission can
only take place on workdays. However, the start date is a holiday.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO706 - The start date of the resubmission (&) must be after & ?

  The SAP error message SO706 indicates that there is an issue with the start date of a resubmission in the system. Specifically, it means that the start date you are trying to set for the resubmission is not valid because it must be after a specified date (the one indicated in the error message).
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs in scenarios where:
  
  You are attempting to resubmit a job or process with a start date that is earlier than the current date or the date of the last execution.
  There may be a configuration or business rule in place that requires the resubmission date to be set to a future date relative to the last execution date.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Dates: Review the start date you are trying to set for the resubmission. Ensure that it is indeed after the date specified in the error message.
  
  
  Adjust the Start Date: Modify the start date of the resubmission to a date that is after the specified date. This may involve selecting a future date or adjusting the timing of the resubmission.
  
  
  Review Job Scheduling: If this error is related to job scheduling, ensure that the job is not being scheduled to run at a time that conflicts with existing jobs or processes.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the rules governing resubmission dates, consult your organization's SAP documentation or guidelines for job scheduling and resubmission.
  
  
  Check for System Updates: Sometimes, system updates or changes in configuration can affect how dates are handled. Ensure that your SAP system is up to date and that any relevant patches have been applied.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you continue to experience issues after checking the above, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to error SO706.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in managing job scheduling and resubmissions, such as SM37 (Job Monitoring) or SM36 (Define Background Job).
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to modify job schedules and resubmissions in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SO706 error and successfully set the start date for your resubmission.