# subscriptionContractSetNextBillingDate - admin-graphql - MUTATION
Version: 2024-10

## Description
Sets the next billing date of a Subscription Contract. This field is managed by the apps.
        Alternatively you can utilize our
        [Billing Cycles APIs](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/selling-strategies/subscriptions/billing-cycles),
        which provide auto-computed billing dates and additional functionalities.

### Access Scopes
`write_own_subscription_contracts` access scope. Also: The user must have manage_orders_information permission.


## Arguments
* [contractId](/docs/api/admin-graphql/2024-10/scalars/ID): ID! - The gid of the Subscription Contract to set the next billing date for.
* [date](/docs/api/admin-graphql/2024-10/scalars/DateTime): DateTime! - The next billing date.


## Returns
* [contract](/docs/api/admin-graphql/2024-10/objects/SubscriptionContract): SubscriptionContract The updated Subscription Contract object.
* [userErrors](/docs/api/admin-graphql/2024-10/objects/SubscriptionContractUserError): SubscriptionContractUserError! The list of errors that occurred from executing the mutation.


## Examples