How To Fix VO027 - Select the surplus date earlier than the document date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VO - W&S: Rough workload forecast + picking wave

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Select the surplus date earlier than the document date

What causes this issue?

The surplus date is later than or the same as the document date.

System Response

Pick waves cannot be created.

How to fix this error?

Choose a surplus date that is earlier than the document date. Then, all
deliveries with a comparison date between surplus date and document
date are included in the wave creation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VO027 - Select the surplus date earlier than the document date ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VO027: "Select the surplus date earlier than the document date":
  
  Error Message:
  VO027: Select the surplus date earlier than the document date
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP when you are trying to post or process a document (often in Inventory Management, Goods Movement, or related modules) where the surplus date (also known as the posting date or movement date) entered is later than the document date.
  
  The system expects the surplus date (movement/posting date) to be earlier than or equal to the document date.
  This is often related to the validation logic in the system that ensures chronological consistency of document dates.
  The error can also occur if the system settings or custom validations enforce that the surplus date must not be after the document date.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  Document Date: The date on the original document (e.g., invoice date, delivery date).
  Surplus Date: The date when the surplus or excess quantity is recorded or posted in the system (often the posting date or movement date).
  
  The system expects that the surplus date should not be after the document date to maintain logical consistency in inventory and financial postings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Dates Entered:
  
  Verify the document date and the surplus date you have entered.
  Ensure that the surplus date is earlier than or equal to the document date.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Surplus Date:
  
  Change the surplus date to a date that is on or before the document date.
  This can be done in the transaction screen where you enter the dates (e.g., MIGO, MIRO, or other relevant transactions).
  
  
  
  Review Custom Validations or User Exits:
  
  If the dates seem correct but the error persists, check if there are any custom validations or user exits implemented that enforce this rule.
  Consult with your SAP technical team or BASIS/ABAP team to review any custom code.
  
  
  
  Check System Settings:
  
  Sometimes, the system settings for date validation in inventory or financial postings might be strict.
  Review configuration in IMG under Inventory Management or Financial Accounting related to date validations.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This error is common in Inventory Management (MM-IM) or Logistics Invoice Verification (MM-IV).
  It ensures data integrity and chronological consistency in postings.
  Similar errors might appear if the posting period is closed or if the dates fall outside allowed posting periods.
  Always ensure that the posting date and document date are within open posting periods.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VO027: Surplus date must be earlier than document date
  
  
  Cause
  Surplus (posting/movement) date is after document date
  
  
  Solution
  Adjust surplus date to be on or before document date; check custom validations
  
  
  Related Areas
  Inventory Management, Goods Movement, Invoice Verification
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.