How To Fix VL051 - Transportation scheduling date is later than goods issue date

VL051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Transportation scheduling date is later than goods issue date

What causes this issue?

The <GL:transportation_planning_date>transportation planning date</>
comes after the <GL:goods_issue_date>goods issue date</>.
However, the means of transport must be scheduled before goods issue.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VL051 - Details

• The SAP error message VL051 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the transportation scheduling date and the goods issue date in the logistics process. Specifically, it means that the date set for transportation scheduling is later than the date set for the goods issue, which is not allowed in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Configuration: The transportation scheduling date is set incorrectly, possibly due to manual entry or system defaults.
  Logistics Planning: The logistics planning process may not have been aligned properly, leading to scheduling conflicts.
  System Settings: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce certain rules regarding the relationship between transportation scheduling and goods issue dates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the transportation scheduling date and the goods issue date in the relevant document (e.g., delivery, shipment). Ensure that the transportation scheduling date is not set to a date later than the goods issue date.
  Adjust Dates: If the transportation scheduling date is