How To Fix WUE009 - Goods receipt date must not be earlier than &1 for the plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WUE - Messages in package WAKT_ADD_ON

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Goods receipt date must not be earlier than &1 for the plant

What causes this issue?

The date that you entered for the planned goods receipt in the stores
precedes today's date.

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?

Enter a valid date.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WUE009 - Goods receipt date must not be earlier than &1 for the plant ?

  The SAP error message WUE009 indicates that the goods receipt date you are trying to enter is earlier than the allowed date for the specified plant. This typically occurs when you are attempting to post a goods receipt for a purchase order or a production order, and the date you are entering does not comply with the system's date validation rules.
  Cause:
  
  
  Date Restrictions: The system has certain date restrictions based on the plant settings, which may include:
  
  The goods receipt date cannot be earlier than the posting date.
  The goods receipt date may not be earlier than the delivery date of the purchase order.
  The goods receipt date may be restricted by the fiscal year or period settings.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The plant may have specific configuration settings that restrict the posting of goods receipts to certain time frames.
  
  
  Document Flow: If there are related documents (like purchase orders or production orders) that have specific dates, the goods receipt date must align with those.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Date: Ensure that the goods receipt date you are trying to enter is valid and does not fall before the allowed date for the plant. You may need to adjust the date to a later time.
  
  
  Review Plant Settings: Consult with your SAP administrator or check the configuration settings for the plant in question. Look for any date restrictions that may be in place.
  
  
  Check Related Documents: Verify the dates on related documents (like purchase orders) to ensure that the goods receipt date you are trying to enter is in line with those dates.
  
  
  Posting Date: Make sure that the posting date is set correctly. The goods receipt date should not be earlier than the posting date.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you have access to SAP documentation or support, refer to it for more detailed information on the specific configuration for your plant.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may be using transaction codes like MIGO (Goods Movement) or MB01 (Goods Receipt) when encountering this error.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to post goods receipts in the system, as restrictions may also be role-based.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.