How To Fix WP724 - Receipt & in IDoc & belongs to previous day processing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 724

• Message text: Receipt & in IDoc & belongs to previous day processing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP724 - Receipt & in IDoc & belongs to previous day processing ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WP724 related to IDoc processing and its occurrence in previous day processing:
  
  SAP Error Message: WP724
  Message Text:
  
  Receipt & in IDoc & belongs to previous day processing
  
  Cause
  
  The error WP724 occurs during the processing of an IDoc (Intermediate Document) in SAP when the posting date or document date in the IDoc is from a previous day relative to the current system date or the date expected by the system.
  This typically happens in Goods Receipt (GR) or Invoice Receipt (IR) processes where the document date or posting date is earlier than the current posting period or the system's expected date.
  The system detects that the receipt or document belongs to a previous day's processing, which may conflict with the current day's posting rules or period status.
  It can also occur if the IDoc is processed late or delayed, and the document date is not adjusted accordingly.
  
  
  Typical Scenario
  
  An IDoc for a goods receipt or invoice receipt is generated with a document date of, say, yesterday.
  The IDoc is processed today, but the system expects the document date to be today or within the current open posting period.
  The system flags this as an inconsistency because the document date is from a previous day, which may cause issues in inventory valuation, accounting, or period closing.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Posting Date and Document Date in the IDoc:
  
  Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to display the IDoc.
  Verify the document date and posting date fields in the IDoc segments (e.g., E1MSEG for material documents).
  Confirm if the dates are indeed from a previous day.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Document Date:
  
  If possible, correct the document date in the source system or during IDoc creation to reflect the current posting date.
  Alternatively, adjust the posting date in the IDoc before processing.
  
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Verify that the posting period for the previous day is still open in SAP.
  Use transaction MMPV (for MM) or OB52 (for FI) to check and open the relevant posting periods if necessary.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the IDoc:
  
  After correcting the date or opening the posting period, reprocess the IDoc using transaction BD87 or WE19 (for test reprocessing).
  
  
  
  Implement User Exit or BAdI (if applicable):
  
  In some cases, a user exit or BAdI can be implemented to automatically adjust the posting date during IDoc processing to avoid this error.
  
  
  
  Check for Delays in IDoc Processing:
  
  Investigate why the IDoc was delayed and ensure timely processing to avoid date mismatches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  IDoc Segments to Check:  
  
  For material documents: E1MSEG (Material Document Segment)  
  For accounting documents: E1BSEG or related segments
  
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  WE02 / WE05 — Display IDocs  
  BD87 — Reprocess IDocs  
  WE19 — Test IDoc processing  
  OB52 — Maintain Posting Periods  
  MMPV — Open/Close MM Posting Periods
  
  
  
  Notes and SAP KBAs:  
  
  Check SAP Notes related to WP724 or IDoc posting date issues for specific patches or corrections.
  Example SAP Note: "Error WP724 Receipt & in IDoc & belongs to previous day processing" (search in SAP ONE Support Launchpad)
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  IDoc document/posting date is from a previous day, conflicting with current posting rules
  
  
  Effect
  IDoc processing fails with WP724 error message
  
  
  Solution
  Adjust document/posting date, open posting periods, reprocess IDoc
  
  
  Transactions
  WE02, WE05, BD87, WE19, OB52, MMPV
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact IDoc type or process (e.g., inbound delivery, goods receipt, invoice receipt), I can help you with more specific steps or segment details.
  
  Let me know if you need help with the exact correction steps or further troubleshooting!