How To Fix CM_SUB010 - Start date for change document creation was not set

CM_SUB010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SUB - Substance (general)

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Start date for change document creation was not set

What causes this issue?

Change document creation requires a start date that was not available.

System Response

Change document creation is terminated and the current date is set as
the start date.

Procedure for System Administrators

You can specify another start date in Customizing in the environment
parameter CD_PROTOCOL_START_DATE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SUB010 - Start date for change document creation was not set ?

  The SAP error message CM_SUB010 indicates that the start date for change document creation has not been set. This error typically occurs in the context of change management or configuration management within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with change documents or change requests.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The system configuration for change document creation may not have been properly set up, leading to the absence of a start date.
  User Input Error: The user may have failed to enter a start date when creating or modifying a change document.
  System Settings: The system settings or parameters related to change management may not be correctly defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CM_SUB010 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually found in the IMG - Implementation Guide).
  Ensure that the settings for change document creation are properly configured, including