How To Fix WY073 - Date & for planned change is not in future

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WY - Supplier Master

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Date & for planned change is not in future

What causes this issue?

You have entered a date which is earlier than or the same as the
current 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?

Please specify a date in the future.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WY073 - Date & for planned change is not in future ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WY073 - Date & for planned change is not in future
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to enter or save a planned change with a date that is not in the future. In SAP, planned changes (such as planned maintenance orders, planned confirmations, or planned changes in production orders) must have a planned date that is strictly after the current system date or the relevant reference date. If the date entered is today or in the past, the system raises this error to prevent inconsistencies in planning and scheduling.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the planned change date: Ensure that the date you enter for the planned change is a future date relative to the current system date or the reference date used by the system.
  Adjust the date: Change the planned change date to a valid future date.
  Verify system date: Confirm that the system date is correct (transaction SCU3 or check system time) to avoid confusion.
  Review customizing/settings: In some cases, the validation logic might be influenced by customizing or user exits. If the business process requires a different behavior, consult with your SAP functional consultant or basis team.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is commonly encountered in modules like Plant Maintenance (PM), Production Planning (PP), or Quality Management (QM) where planned changes or planned orders are managed.
  The message ensures data integrity by preventing retroactive changes that could affect reporting, costing, or scheduling.
  If you are working with planned orders or maintenance plans, always ensure that the planned start or change dates are set appropriately.
  Transaction codes related to planned changes include:
  
  IW31 / IW32 (Create/Change Maintenance Order)
  CO01 / CO02 (Create/Change Production Order)
  IP42 / IP43 (Change Maintenance Plan)
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WY073 - Date for planned change is not in future
  
  
  Cause
  Planned change date entered is today or in the past
  
  
  Solution
  Enter a planned change date that is in the future
  
  
  Modules
  PM, PP, QM
  
  
  T-codes
  IW31/IW32, CO01/CO02, IP42/IP43
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the transaction code and the exact scenario where the error occurs.