How To Fix WG321 - Joint delivery date is in the past

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WG - Messages for store order and investment buy

• Message number: 321

• Message text: Joint delivery date is in the past

What causes this issue?

The joint delivery date you entered is in the past.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WG321 - Joint delivery date is in the past ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WG321: Joint delivery date is in the past:
  
  Error Message
  WG321: Joint delivery date is in the past
  
  Cause
  This error occurs in SAP when you try to set or confirm a joint delivery date (a date when multiple deliveries or items are planned to be delivered together) that is earlier than the current system date or the allowed minimum date. Essentially, the system prevents you from entering a delivery date that has already passed, as it would be illogical to schedule a delivery in the past.
  This typically happens in scenarios involving:
  
  Joint delivery scheduling in Sales and Distribution (SD) module.
  Delivery scheduling agreements or collective delivery processing.
  When the system checks the delivery date against the current date or a reference date and finds it invalid.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the WG321 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Joint Delivery Date:
  
  Verify the delivery date you have entered.
  Ensure that the date is not earlier than the current system date or the minimum allowed date.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Delivery Date:
  
  Change the joint delivery date to a valid future date.
  If the delivery date must be in the past for some reason (e.g., backdated processing), check if your business process allows it and if system settings permit it.
  
  
  
  Check System Date and Time Settings:
  
  Confirm that the system date and time are correctly set in the SAP system.
  Sometimes, incorrect system date settings can cause this error.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  In some cases, the allowed delivery date range is controlled via customizing.
  Check the settings in transaction codes like OVZ9 (Delivery scheduling) or related SD customizing to see if there are restrictions on delivery dates.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorization to change delivery dates if backdating is required.
  
  
  
  Consult with Functional Consultant:
  
  If the error persists, consult with an SD functional consultant to review the delivery scheduling logic and customizing.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Module: Sales and Distribution (SD)
  Transaction Codes: VA01 (Create Sales Order), VL01N (Create Delivery), VL02N (Change Delivery)
  Customizing Path: SPRO ? Logistics Execution ? Shipping ? Basic Shipping Functions ? Delivery Scheduling
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Notes related to delivery scheduling and date validations.
  Check OSS notes for any patches or known issues related to WG321.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WG321: Joint delivery date is in the past
  
  
  Cause
  Delivery date entered is earlier than allowed (usually before current date)
  
  
  Solution
  Enter a valid future delivery date; check system date and customizing settings
  
  
  Module
  Sales and Distribution (SD)
  
  
  Transactions
  VA01, VL01N, VL02N
  
  
  
  
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