How To Fix C5616 - The "to" date is in the past

C5616 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C5 - Master Recipe

• Message number: 616

• Message text: The "to" date is in the past

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please change the "valid to" date of the production version.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C5616 - The "to" date is in the past ?

  The SAP error message C5616, which states "The 'to' date is in the past," typically occurs in scenarios where a date field is expected to be in the future, but the date entered is earlier than the current date. This error is common in various SAP modules, such as HR, project management, or any other area where date ranges are specified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user has entered a "to" date that is earlier than the current date.
  System Date Settings: The system date may be set incorrectly, leading to confusion about what constitutes a "past" date.
  Business Logic: The business process may require that certain dates (like end dates for projects, contracts, or employee assignments) must always be in the future relative to the current date.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Verify the "to" date you have entered. Ensure that it is set to a future date relative to the current date.
  Adjust the Date: If