🧾 What does the error "Warning! Invalid – Date cannot be earlier than the last document in this sequence" mean?

This error happens because the document date is earlier than the date of the last document of the same type issued in the sequence. ⚠️

Error message: “Warning! Invalid – Date cannot be earlier than the last document in this sequence”

1Why it happens

The Tax Authority requires that the issuance of each document type within a sequence follows a sequential and chronological order. For this reason, it is not possible to issue documents of the same type in a sequence with a date earlier than the date of the last document of that type issued in that sequence.

2Solution

Simply create a new invoice sequence and issue the documents you need with the earlier date in this new sequence.

💬 Frequently asked questions

❓ Why do I get the "Date cannot be earlier than the last document in this sequence" error?

The Tax Authority requires that documents of the same type within a sequence follow a chronological order, so you cannot issue a document with a date earlier than the last document of that type issued in the sequence.

❓ Does cancelling the document solve the problem?

No. Even if the document is cancelled or voided, its date is still considered for this purpose.

❓ How do I issue a document with an earlier date?

Create a new invoice sequence and issue the documents you need with the earlier date in this new sequence.