How To Fix WG457 - PO &1 rejected: delivery date is in past

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 457

• Message text: PO &1 rejected: delivery date is in past

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WG457 - PO &1 rejected: delivery date is in past ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WG457 PO &1 rejected: delivery date is in past
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create or change a Purchase Order (PO) or a related document (like a Goods Receipt or Delivery) with a delivery date that is earlier than the current date or the system's allowed date range. Essentially, the system is rejecting the document because the delivery date specified is in the past, which is not allowed based on the system settings or business rules.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The delivery date on the PO or related document must be today or a future date.
  The system checks the delivery date against the current date or a configured tolerance period.
  If the delivery date is before the current date (i.e., in the past), the system throws this error to prevent processing outdated or invalid delivery schedules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check and Correct the Delivery Date:
  
  When creating or modifying the PO or delivery document, ensure the delivery date is set to today's date or a future date.
  Adjust the delivery date field accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review System Settings (if business requires past dates):
  
  Sometimes, business processes may require posting with past delivery dates.
  In such cases, check the configuration in the system that controls date validations:
  
  Tolerance settings in the Purchasing or Logistics module.
  Check if there is a user exit or BAdI that enforces this validation.
  
  
  If allowed by business, the system settings can be adjusted by SAP Basis or functional consultants to permit past dates within a certain tolerance.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Validations:
  
  Sometimes, custom validations or user exits (e.g., in transaction ME21N or related) may enforce stricter date checks.
  Review any custom code or enhancements that might be causing this rejection.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: ME21N (Create PO), ME22N (Change PO), MIGO (Goods Movement), VL01N (Create Delivery)
  Configuration Path:  
  
  Logistics ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Messages ? Define Message Control  
  Or check tolerance limits in Purchasing settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to WG457 for any patches or updates.
  User Exits / BAdIs:  
  
  EXIT_SAPMM06E_012 (Check delivery date in PO)  
  BADI_PO_CHANGE or similar might be used for custom validations.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Delivery date entered is before the current date.
  Solution: Enter a valid delivery date (today or future). Adjust system settings if past dates are required.
  Check: System configuration, custom validations, and business requirements.
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps to change the delivery date or adjust system settings, please let me know!