How To Fix SO731 - &: Date of the first resubmission must be after the send date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 731

• Message text: &: Date of the first resubmission must be after the send date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO731 - &: Date of the first resubmission must be after the send date ?

  The SAP error message SO731 indicates that there is an issue with the scheduling of a resubmission for an outbound document (such as an email or a fax) in the SAP system. Specifically, the error states that the date set for the first resubmission must be after the original send date. This typically occurs in scenarios where a document has failed to send or needs to be resent, and the system is validating the dates associated with the resubmission.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following conditions:
  
  Incorrect Date Configuration: The date for the first resubmission is set to a date that is earlier than or the same as the original send date.
  User Input Error: The user may have manually entered the resubmission date incorrectly.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the SAP system that is affecting how dates are processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SO731 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Dates:
  
  Review the original send date of the document.
  Ensure that the date for the first resubmission is set to a date that is later than the original send date.
  
  
  
  Adjust Resubmission Date:
  
  If you find that the resubmission date is incorrect, update it to a valid date that is after the original send date.
  
  
  
  Review User Input:
  
  If the date was manually entered, double-check for any typographical errors or miscalculations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to properly set resubmission dates.
  
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to ensure that there are no underlying configuration issues affecting date handling.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, attempt to resubmit the document again to see if the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SOST (for monitoring SAPconnect) or SO10 (for managing text objects) to manage and troubleshoot outbound documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to modify the resubmission dates.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SO731 error and successfully manage the resubmission of your outbound documents in SAP.