How To Fix WP725 - Date/time in IDoc & for receipt & set to previous day

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 725

• Message text: Date/time in IDoc & for receipt & set to previous day

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP725 - Date/time in IDoc & for receipt & set to previous day ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WP725 related to IDoc date/time issues:
  
  SAP Error Message: WP725
  Message Text:
  
  Date/time in IDoc & for receipt & set to previous day
  
  Cause
  
  The error WP725 typically occurs during the processing of an IDoc (Intermediate Document) in SAP when the date/time stamp in the IDoc header or segments is inconsistent or incorrect.
  Specifically, the date/time in the IDoc is set to a previous day compared to the current system date/time or the expected posting date.
  This can happen due to:
  
  Time zone differences between the sending and receiving systems.
  Incorrect system time settings on the sending or receiving system.
  Delay in IDoc processing causing the date/time to be outdated.
  Incorrect mapping or conversion of date/time fields in the IDoc segments.
  The IDoc control record or segment contains a date/time that is earlier than the current system date/time, causing SAP to adjust or reject it.
  
  
  
  
  Impact
  
  The IDoc processing may fail or be delayed.
  The document or transaction linked to the IDoc may have incorrect posting dates.
  Data inconsistencies between systems.
  Potential issues in downstream processes relying on correct date/time stamps.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix
  
  
  Check System Time and Time Zones:
  
  Verify that both the sending and receiving SAP systems have correct and synchronized system times.
  Check the time zone settings in both systems to ensure consistency.
  
  
  
  Review IDoc Date/Time Fields:
  
  Inspect the IDoc control record fields such as SNDPRT, RCVPRT, and especially the date/time fields like CREDAT (creation date) and CRETIM (creation time).
  Ensure these fields are populated correctly and reflect the actual sending time.
  
  
  
  Adjust Date/Time Mapping in IDoc Processing:
  
  If the IDoc is generated or mapped via custom code or middleware, verify the logic that sets the date/time fields.
  Correct any logic that might be setting the date/time to a previous day.
  
  
  
  Use SAP Notes and OSS:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known bugs or patches related to WP725 or IDoc date/time issues.
  For example, SAP Note 1234567 (example) might address specific scenarios.
  
  
  
  Reprocess or Recreate IDoc:
  
  If the IDoc is stuck or incorrect, consider reprocessing it after correcting the date/time.
  In some cases, recreate the IDoc with the correct date/time.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Date Logic:
  
  If the IDoc triggers a posting in FI/CO or MM/SD, ensure the posting date logic aligns with the IDoc date/time.
  Sometimes, the system sets the posting date to the previous day if the IDoc date/time is earlier than the current date.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  IDoc Control Record Fields:
  
  CREDAT - Creation Date
  CRETIM - Creation Time
  RCVPRT - Receiver Partner Type
  SNDPRT - Sender Partner Type
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE02 / WE05 - Display IDocs and check date/time stamps.
  BD87 - Reprocess IDocs.
  SM59 - Check RFC connections (time zone issues may arise here).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for "WP725" or "IDoc date/time previous day".
  Review SAP Help Portal for IDoc processing and date/time handling.
  
  
  
  Time Zone and Daylight Saving:
  
  Be aware of daylight saving changes that might cause date/time shifts.
  Use SAP time zone conversion functions if needed.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  IDoc date/time stamp is set to a previous day due to time zone differences or incorrect system time.
  
  
  Effect
  IDoc processing errors or incorrect posting dates.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and synchronize system times, correct IDoc date/time fields, adjust mapping logic, reprocess IDocs.
  
  
  Tools
  WE02/WE05 (IDoc display), BD87 (reprocessing), SAP Notes for patches.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., the IDoc type, scenario, or system landscape), I can help tailor the solution further.