How To Fix WRMA147 - Date &1 is not a valid inventory date. Last inventroy on &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRMA - RMA Development

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Date &1 is not a valid inventory date. Last inventroy on &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRMA147 - Date &1 is not a valid inventory date. Last inventroy on &2 ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRMA147 - Date &1 is not a valid inventory date. Last inventory on &2.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to post or process a goods movement or inventory transaction with a posting date (&1) that is earlier than the last inventory date (&2) recorded for the material in the system. SAP enforces inventory date consistency to ensure that no postings are made with dates before the last physical inventory was taken, as this could lead to inconsistencies in stock valuation and inventory records.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The system maintains a last inventory date for each material or storage location.
  Any goods movement or inventory posting must have a posting date on or after this last inventory date.
  If you enter a posting date before this date, SAP throws the WRMA147 error to prevent back-dated postings that could invalidate inventory counts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Posting Date:
  
  Verify the posting date you are trying to use.
  Ensure it is not earlier than the last inventory date shown in the error message.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Posting Date:
  
  Use a posting date that is equal to or later than the last inventory date.
  This is the simplest and most common fix.
  
  
  
  Review Last Inventory Date:
  
  If you believe the last inventory date is incorrect or outdated, check the inventory history.
  You can view the last inventory date in transaction MI24 (Physical Inventory Document List) or by checking material master data and inventory documents.
  
  
  
  If Necessary, Reset or Update Last Inventory Date:
  
  In rare cases, if the last inventory date is incorrect due to data inconsistencies, you may need to:
  
  Perform a new physical inventory.
  Adjust inventory documents.
  Consult with your SAP MM or WM consultant to correct the inventory date in the system (this may involve customizing or database corrections and should be done carefully).
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Open Inventory Documents:
  
  Sometimes, open or incomplete inventory documents can cause this error.
  Complete or close any open inventory documents before posting.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MI01 / MI02 / MI04 – Create/Change/Enter Physical Inventory Document
  MI24 – Physical Inventory Document List
  MB1A / MIGO – Goods Movements
  
  
  Tables:
  
  MARD – Storage Location Data for Material (contains last inventory date)
  
  
  Notes:
  
  Always ensure inventory postings respect the physical inventory cycle.
  Back-dated postings can cause stock discrepancies and valuation errors.
  Coordinate with inventory and finance teams before making adjustments.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Posting date earlier than last inventory date
  
  
  Effect
  Posting blocked to prevent inventory inconsistencies
  
  
  Solution
  Use posting date = last inventory date; verify and correct inventory data if needed
  
  
  Transactions
  MI24, MIGO, MI01/MI02/MI04
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the exact transaction and material details to analyze the issue more specifically.