How To Fix WRF_AT201 - Goods receipt date is not valid. Check this in the site delivery phase

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_AT - Messages for Allocation Table RTFASH

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Goods receipt date is not valid. Check this in the site delivery phase

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_AT201 - Goods receipt date is not valid. Check this in the site delivery phase ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WRF_AT201: Goods receipt date is not valid. Check this in the site delivery phase:
  
  Error Message:
  WRF_AT201 - Goods receipt date is not valid. Check this in the site delivery phase
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs during the Goods Receipt (GR) process in SAP, especially in scenarios involving project systems, plant maintenance, or delivery processing where the system validates the goods receipt date against certain business rules or master data settings.
  The main reasons for this error are:
  
  
  Goods Receipt Date Outside Allowed Posting Period:
  
  The GR date entered is outside the open posting periods defined in the system for the relevant plant or company code.
  
  
  
  Goods Receipt Date Not Matching Delivery or Project Dates:
  
  The GR date does not align with the delivery schedule or project phase dates (e.g., site delivery phase).
  In project-related deliveries, the GR date must fall within the project or site delivery phase dates.
  
  
  
  Incorrect or Missing Date Configuration:
  
  The site delivery phase or project system phase dates are not maintained or incorrectly maintained.
  The system checks the GR date against these phases and throws an error if the date is invalid.
  
  
  
  Custom Validation or User Exit:
  
  There might be custom validations or user exits implemented that enforce stricter date checks during the goods receipt.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Verify that the goods receipt date falls within an open posting period.
  Use transaction MMPV or OB52 to check and open the relevant posting periods if necessary.
  
  
  
  Verify Site Delivery Phase Dates:
  
  Check the site delivery phase or project phase dates in the relevant project system or delivery document.
  Ensure that the GR date is within the allowed date range.
  Use transactions like CJ20N (Project Builder) to check project phases and their dates.
  
  
  
  Adjust Goods Receipt Date:
  
  If the GR date is incorrect, adjust it to a valid date within the allowed range.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Validations:
  
  Review any custom user exits or BAdIs that might be validating the GR date.
  Examples include user exits in MM or project system modules.
  Coordinate with your ABAP team if custom code adjustments are needed.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Goods Receipt:
  
  After correcting the date or configuration, retry the goods receipt posting.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  MIGO – Goods Movement (posting GR)
  MB51 – Material Document List (to check posted GRs)
  CJ20N – Project Builder (to check project phases)
  OB52 – Maintain Posting Periods
  
  
  
  Modules Involved:
  
  MM (Materials Management)
  PS (Project System)
  SD (Sales and Distribution) if delivery phases are involved
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to goods receipt date validations.
  Review your organization's configuration for site delivery phases and project system integration.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  GR date outside allowed posting period or site delivery/project phase date range.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct posting periods, project phase dates, and GR date; check custom code.
  
  
  Key Transactions
  MIGO, CJ20N, OB52, MMPV
  
  
  Modules
  MM, PS, SD
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., module, transaction, or scenario), I can help tailor the solution further.