How To Fix WRF_PRC_OTB019 - The delivery date is not allowed to be in the past

WRF_PRC_OTB019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_OTB - Purchasing, Open-To-Buy, Seasonal Procurement Messages

• Message number: 019

• Message text: The delivery date is not allowed to be in the past

What causes this issue?

Within OTB procurement, a delivery date can only be moved into the
future.

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?

Move the delivery date into the future, or leave the delivery date at
its original value. If you want to reverse a date change that has been
carried out, you must do this explicitly using the "Undo" functionality.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_OTB019 - The delivery date is not allowed to be in the past ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_OTB019, which states "The delivery date is not allowed to be in the past," typically occurs in the context of order processing, particularly when dealing with delivery dates in sales orders, purchase orders, or other logistics-related transactions. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Past Date Entry: The most straightforward cause is that the user has entered a delivery date that is earlier than the current date. SAP does not allow past dates for delivery to ensure that the logistics and supply chain processes are managed correctly.
  System Configuration: There may be specific settings in the SAP system that restrict the use of past dates for certain transactions.
  Business Rules: Organizational policies may dictate that delivery dates must always be set in the future to maintain operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Correct the Date: The simplest solution is to check the delivery date entered and update