How To Fix CP281 - There are routings for the past or the future.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CP - Task list messages: Core data

• Message number: 281

• Message text: There are routings for the past or the future.

What causes this issue?

You want to create a routing for a group.
Note that one or several routings already exist for this group.
However, these routings are not valid on the key date and are not
displayed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CP281 - There are routings for the past or the future. ?

  The SAP error message CP281 ("There are routings for the past or the future") typically occurs in the context of production planning and control when you are trying to perform operations that involve routings (which define the sequence of operations for manufacturing a product) that are not valid for the current date. This can happen if the routing is set up with validity dates that are either in the past or in the future relative to the current date.
  Cause:
  
  Routing Validity Dates: The routing you are trying to use has a validity period that does not include the current date. This can happen if the routing was created with specific start and end dates.
  Production Order Dates: The production order or planned order you are working with may have dates that fall outside the validity of the routing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that affect how routings are managed and validated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Routing Validity:
  
  Go to the routing in question (transaction code CA03) and check the validity dates. Ensure that the current date falls within the defined validity period.
  If the routing is outdated, you may need to create a new routing or adjust the existing one to extend its validity.
  
  
  
  Adjust Production Order Dates:
  
  If you are working with a production order, check the start and finish dates of the order. Ensure they align with the validity of the routing.
  If necessary, adjust the production order dates to fall within the valid range of the routing.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Routings:
  
  If the routing is not valid for the required period, consider creating a new routing or modifying the existing one to include the necessary dates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on managing routings and their validity.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings related to routing and production planning in your SAP system. There may be settings that need to be adjusted to allow for more flexible routing validity.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CA03: Display Routing
  CA02: Change Routing
  CO01: Create Production Order
  CO02: Change Production Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to routing validity and error CP281.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If your organization has custom developments, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting routing behavior.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CP281 error and ensure that your routings are valid for the operations you are trying to perform.