How To Fix CU052 - Change in past (&)

CU052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CU - Variants / configuration messages

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Change in past (&)

What causes this issue?

You want to make a change with reference to a change number. Since the
valid-from date of the change number is before the current system date,
the change would be in the past.
Settings in customizing functions determine whether you can make
changes in the past with engineering change management.

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?

Check your entry.
Use a different change number if necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CU052 - Change in past (&) ?

  The SAP error message CU052 ("Change in past (&)") typically occurs when a user attempts to make changes to a configuration that has already been completed in the past. This is often related to the configuration of materials, production orders, or other objects in the SAP system where historical data is involved.
  
  Cause:
  
  Historical Data Integrity: The system is designed to maintain the integrity of historical data. Changes to past configurations can lead to inconsistencies in reporting and data analysis.
  Change Control: SAP enforces strict change control policies to prevent unauthorized or unintended changes to historical records.
  Time Constraints: The configuration might be locked for changes due to time constraints set in the system, which prevents modifications to past periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Change Requirements: Determine if the change is absolutely necessary. If it is, consider whether it can be done in a different way (e.g., creating a new record instead of modifying an old one).
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