How To Fix W+309 - Earliest possible date is &

W+309 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W+ -

• Message number: 309

• Message text: Earliest possible date is &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W+309 - Earliest possible date is & ?

  The SAP error message W+309, which states "Earliest possible date is &," typically occurs in the context of scheduling or planning within SAP, particularly in modules like Production Planning (PP) or Materials Management (MM). This error indicates that the system cannot schedule a task or order before a certain date due to various constraints.
  
  Cause:
  
  Lead Time Constraints: The lead time for production or procurement may not allow for scheduling before the specified date.
  Availability of Resources: Resources (like materials, machines, or labor) may not be available before the indicated date.
  Calendar Settings: The factory calendar or work schedule may restrict operations on certain dates.
  Order Dependencies: There may be dependencies on other orders or tasks that must be completed before the current one can start.
  Material Availability: The required materials may not be available until the specified date.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Lead Times: Review the lead times set for the materials or production processes involved. Adjust them if