How To Fix V1059 - Material availability date must be before goods issue date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Material availability date must be before goods issue date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1059 - Material availability date must be before goods issue date ?

  The SAP error message V1059, "Material availability date must be before goods issue date," typically occurs during the sales order processing or delivery creation when the system detects that the material availability date (the date when the material is expected to be available for delivery) is set to a date that is on or after the goods issue date (the date when the goods are actually issued from inventory).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The material availability date has been manually entered or calculated incorrectly, leading to it being set to a date that is not before the goods issue date.
  Lead Time Issues: The lead time for procurement or production may not have been properly accounted for, resulting in a situation where the material is not expected to be available in time for the goods issue.
  Scheduling Conflicts: There may be scheduling conflicts in the production or procurement process that cause the availability date to be later than the goods issue date.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that affect how availability dates are calculated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the material availability date and the goods issue date in the sales order or delivery document. Ensure that the availability date is set to a date before the goods issue date.
  Adjust Availability Date: If the availability date is incorrect, adjust it to a date that is before the goods issue date. This may involve checking the production schedule or procurement lead times.
  Review Lead Times: Ensure that the lead times for procurement or production are correctly set up in the system. Adjust them if necessary to ensure that materials are available in time.
  Check Material Status: Verify the status of the material in inventory. If the material is not available, you may need to expedite procurement or production.
  Consult with Planning: If the issue persists, consult with the planning or logistics team to understand any underlying issues that may be affecting material availability.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VA01 (Create Sales Order), VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), or MB1A (Goods Withdrawal) to check and modify the relevant documents.
  Material Master Data: Check the material master data for any settings that might affect availability dates, such as lead times, safety stock levels, and procurement types.
  Availability Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the availability check in the system (transaction code OVZB for checking the availability check settings).
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the V1059 error and ensure that the material availability date is correctly set in relation to the goods issue date.