How To Fix CPWB103 - The key date must be between &1 and &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPWB - General Workbench Messages

• Message number: 103

• Message text: The key date must be between &1 and &2

What causes this issue?

You want to change on or filter by a key date. To do this, you have
entered either a key date or a <DS:GLOS.change_number>change number</>
(in the latter case, the system has determined the key date from the
<DS:GLOS.change_master_record>change master record</> belonging to the
change number. The key date is, however, outside the selection range.

System Response

Your entry is invalid.

How to fix this error?

Enter a key date that falls within &V1& and &V2&, or choose <zh>Cancel
</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPWB103 - The key date must be between &1 and &2 ?

  The SAP error message CPWB103 indicates that a key date you are trying to use falls outside the allowed range defined by the system. This error typically occurs in the context of planning or scheduling activities, where a key date is required for operations such as capacity planning, production planning, or similar processes.
  Cause:
  The error message CPWB103 is triggered when:
  
  The key date you entered is earlier than the minimum allowed date (&1) or later than the maximum allowed date (&2).
  The date range is often defined by the system settings, such as the planning horizon or the validity period of certain data (like master data or planning data).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Key Date: Ensure that the key date you are entering is within the specified range. Adjust the date to be between the minimum and maximum allowed dates.
  
  
  Review Planning Parameters: Check the planning parameters in your SAP system. This may include:
  
  The planning horizon settings in the configuration.
  The validity periods of master data (like materials, resources, etc.).
  
  
  
  Adjust Settings: If necessary, you may need to adjust the planning horizon or other related settings in the configuration to allow for a wider range of key dates. This typically requires access to the configuration settings in SAP.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., SAP PP, SAP APO) for more detailed information on key date settings.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide guidance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using transaction codes like MD01 (MRP), CO01 (Create Production Order), or others related to planning.
  Configuration Settings: Look into the configuration settings for planning in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) under the relevant module (e.g., Production Planning, Demand Management).
  User Exits and BAdIs: If your organization has custom developments, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the key date validation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.