How To Fix CU716 - Date & was used from change number

CU716 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CU - Variants / configuration messages

• Message number: 716

• Message text: Date & was used from change number

What causes this issue?

If you enter a change number, the date from the change number is copied
to the object.

System Response

The system found that the valid-from date of the change number is
different to the date shown on the current screen.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CU716 - Date & was used from change number ?

  The SAP error message CU716 ("Date & was used from change number") typically occurs in the context of change management within SAP, particularly when dealing with change numbers in the configuration management (often in the context of SAP's Engineering Change Management or similar modules).
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is an inconsistency or conflict with the dates associated with a change number. Specifically, it indicates that the date being referenced is not valid or is outside the range of dates defined for the change number. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The date entered does not match the expected format or is not valid for the change number.
  Change Number Status: The change number may be in a status that does not allow for the date to be used (e.g., it may be closed or inactive).
  Date Overlap: The date being used may overlap with another change number that has conflicting