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Message type: E = Error
Message class: WG - Messages for store order and investment buy
Message number: 152
Message text: Date cannot occur in the past
If the date occurs in the past, not all of the change pointers intended
for deletion will actually be deleted.
Set the change date to todays date at the earliest.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
WG152
- Date cannot occur in the past ?Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WG152 - "Date cannot occur in the past":
SAP Error Message: WG152 - "Date cannot occur in the past"
Cause:
This error typically occurs in the SAP Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) modules when you try to enter or post a document (such as a transfer order, delivery, or posting change) with a date that is earlier than the current system date or the allowed posting period.
The system enforces date validations to ensure that transactions are posted in a logical chronological order and to prevent inconsistencies in inventory and financial postings.
Common scenarios causing WG152:
To resolve the WG152 error, consider the following steps:
Check the Posting Date:
Verify Posting Periods:
System Date and Time:
Check Custom Validations/User-Exits:
Use Correct Document Date Fields:
Consult SAP Notes:
Transaction Codes:
Configuration:
SAP Notes and Documentation:
WG152 - "Date cannot occur in the past" is a validation error preventing posting of documents with dates earlier than allowed by system settings or posting periods. To fix it, ensure the posting date is valid, posting periods are open, and no custom validations block the date. Adjust dates or system settings accordingly.
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