How To Fix CMT076 - Enter a future Baseline date

CMT076 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMT - CM: Message Class in CM Environment

• Message number: 076

• Message text: Enter a future Baseline date

What causes this issue?

You want to create a Baseline for a specific target date. However, you
have not entered a date, or the date you have entered is in the past.

System Response

The system expects you to enter a date in the future.

How to fix this error?

Enter a date in the field <LS>Baseline date</> that lies in the future.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CMT076 - Details

• The SAP error message CMT076, which states "Enter a future Baseline date," typically occurs in the context of project management or project system modules within SAP. This error indicates that the baseline date you are trying to enter is either in the past or is not valid for the operation you are attempting to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Past Date Entry: The baseline date you are trying to set is earlier than the current date.
  Incorrect Context: The operation you are performing may require a baseline date that is specifically set in the future.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in your SAP system that enforce this rule.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Future Date: Ensure that the baseline date you are entering is a date that is in the future. You can do this by selecting a date that is after the current date.
  Check Project Status: If you are working within a project, ensure that the