How To Fix CPE081 - Selected date &1 is in the future

CPE081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE - Commodity Pricing Engine

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Selected date &1 is in the future

What causes this issue?

No price quotations are expected for dates in the future.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter either today's date or a date in the past.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE081 - Selected date &1 is in the future ?

  The SAP error message CPE081, which states "Selected date &1 is in the future," typically occurs when a user attempts to enter or process a date that is beyond the current date in the system. This error is common in various SAP modules, particularly in areas related to planning, scheduling, or data entry where date validation is enforced.
  
  Cause:
  
  Future Date Entry: The user is trying to enter a date that is later than the current system date.
  System Date Settings: The system date may be incorrectly set, leading to confusion about what constitutes a "future" date.
  Business Logic: Certain business processes may not allow future dates for specific transactions or entries, as they may not be valid in the context of the business rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Verify the date you are trying to enter. Ensure it is not set to a future date unless the business process allows it.
  Adjust the Date: If the