How To Fix WU416 - Earliest delivery date cannot be after latest delivery date

WU416 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 416

• Message text: Earliest delivery date cannot be after latest delivery date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU416 - Earliest delivery date cannot be after latest delivery date ?

  The SAP error message WU416, which states "Earliest delivery date cannot be after latest delivery date," typically occurs in the context of sales order processing, delivery scheduling, or production planning. This error indicates that the system has detected a conflict in the delivery dates specified for a particular order or item.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Configuration: The earliest delivery date (EDD) is set later than the latest delivery date (LDD) in the system. This can happen due to incorrect manual entry or misconfiguration in the scheduling settings.
  Sales Order or Delivery Settings: The settings in the sales order or delivery document may have conflicting date ranges.
  Master Data Issues: Problems with the material master data, such as lead times or availability checks, can lead to incorrect date calculations.
  Planning Parameters: If the planning parameters (like safety stock, reorder points, etc.) are not set correctly, it can affect the delivery date calculations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Delivery Dates: Review the sales order