How To Fix W4146 - &: & goods movement was posted after desired date

W4146 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 146

• Message text: &: & goods movement was posted after desired date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4146 - &: & goods movement was posted after desired date ?

  SAP Error Message:
  W4146 & : & goods movement was posted after desired date
  
  1. Cause of the Error
  This warning message occurs during a goods movement posting (such as goods receipt, goods issue, transfer posting) when the posting date entered in the document is later than the "desired date" (also called the "required delivery date" or "planned delivery date") specified in the related document (e.g., purchase order, production order, or reservation).
  
  The system detects that the actual posting date of the goods movement is after the date when the goods were originally expected or planned to be moved.
  This can happen if the goods receipt or issue is delayed or posted retrospectively.
  The message is a warning (W), not an error, so the posting can still proceed, but it alerts the user to a potential timing discrepancy.
  
  
  2. Explanation
  
  The desired date is typically the date when the goods movement was planned or expected.
  The posting date is