How To Fix V2164 - Goods receipt end date cannot be before delivery creation date

V2164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V2 - Kopierfunktionen der Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Goods receipt end date cannot be before delivery creation date

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V2164 - Details

• The SAP error message V2164, "Goods receipt end date cannot be before delivery creation date," typically occurs in the context of logistics and inventory management when there is a mismatch between the dates associated with a goods receipt and the delivery creation date. This error can arise during the processing of goods receipts, particularly in scenarios involving inbound deliveries or when managing stock in transit.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system detects that the end date for the goods receipt is set to a date that is earlier than the date when the delivery was created. This situation is logically inconsistent because a goods receipt cannot occur before the delivery is created.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dates: Review the dates associated with the goods receipt and the delivery. Ensure that the end date for the goods receipt is set to a date that is equal