How To Fix WAHD020 - Date cannot be later than the current date

WAHD020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAHD - Messages for Alternative Historical Data

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Date cannot be later than the current date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAHD020 - Date cannot be later than the current date ?

  The SAP error message WAHD020 indicates that a date entered in a transaction or process cannot be later than the current date. This error typically occurs in scenarios where date validation is critical, such as in financial postings, scheduling, or planning activities.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A user attempts to enter a date that is in the future (i.e., a date that is later than the current system date).
  The system has validation rules that prevent future dates from being used in certain contexts (e.g., posting documents, creating records).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WAHD020 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Date Input: Review the date you have entered in the relevant field. Ensure that it is not set to a future date. If it is, change it to the current date or a past date as appropriate.
  
  
  System Date Verification: Confirm that the system date is correct. Sometimes, the server or client system