How To Fix WG152 - Date cannot occur in the past

WG152 - Overview

• 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

What causes this issue?

If the date occurs in the past, not all of the change pointers intended
for deletion will actually be deleted.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Set the change date to todays date at the earliest.

Procedure for System Administrators

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 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:
  
  Entering a goods movement or transfer order with a posting date that is before the current date.
  Attempting to backdate a document beyond the allowed posting period.
  The system’s posting period or date validation settings restrict posting in the past.
  Custom validations or user-exits that prevent backdating.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WG152