How To Fix CFV053 - Enter a key date &1 within the validity period of the production version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFV - Message Class for Production Versions

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Enter a key date &1 within the validity period of the production version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFV053 - Enter a key date &1 within the validity period of the production version ?

  The SAP error message CFV053, which states "Enter a key date &1 within the validity period of the production version," typically occurs in the context of production planning and control when working with production versions in SAP. This error indicates that the key date you are trying to use is outside the validity period of the specified production version.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Key Date: The key date you entered is either before the start date or after the end date of the production version's validity period.
  Production Version Configuration: The production version may not be correctly configured with the appropriate validity dates.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the key date, such as a typographical error or incorrect format.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Validity Dates:
  
  Go to the production version configuration in SAP (transaction code C223 or C202).
  Verify the validity period of the production version you are trying to use. Ensure that the key date you are entering falls within this range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Key Date:
  
  If the key date is incorrect, enter a new key date that is within the validity period of the production version.
  
  
  
  Update Production Version:
  
  If the production version's validity dates are incorrect or need to be extended, you can modify the production version to adjust the validity period accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for setting up production versions to ensure compliance with your organization's processes.
  
  
  
  Check for Changes:
  
  If the production version was recently changed or updated, ensure that the changes have been saved and are reflected in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C223 (Maintain Production Versions) and C202 (Display Production Versions).
  Production Version: Understand the concept of production versions in SAP, which are used to define how a product is manufactured, including the materials and processes involved.
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to SAP's official help documentation for more detailed information on production versions and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CFV053 error and successfully enter a key date that is valid for the production version in question.