How To Fix VQ291 - The update date is not permitted for &1 (permitted; &2, &3, &4)!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VQ - SD Archiving and Product Allocation

• Message number: 291

• Message text: The update date is not permitted for &1 (permitted; &2, &3, &4)!

What causes this issue?

Only dates &v2&, &v3& and &v4& can be used as update date and checking
date for the product allocation. Conversion and product allocation
cannot be carried out for the other dates.

System Response

Product allocation can not be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Adjust the update rule accordingly for the order entry quantity.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VQ291 - The update date is not permitted for &1 (permitted; &2, &3, &4)! ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VQ291
  Text: The update date is not permitted for &1 (permitted; &2, &3, &4)!
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to post or update a document with an update date (posting date or document date) that is not allowed according to the system's configuration for the particular object or transaction.
  
  The system checks the update date against allowed posting periods or date ranges.
  The message indicates that the date you entered (&1) is outside the permitted range.
  The permitted dates (&2, &3, &4) are the valid date ranges or posting periods defined in the system.
  
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Posting in a closed or locked posting period.
  Posting date outside the allowed fiscal year or posting period.
  Date restrictions set in the customizing for the particular transaction or document type.
  
  
  Cause Details:
  
  Posting period variant assigned to the company code or transaction restricts posting to certain periods.
  The document date