How To Fix CV505 - Key date must be in the past

CV505 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CV - CIM messages: Update

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Key date must be in the past

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CV505 - Key date must be in the past ?

  The SAP error message CV505 ("Key date must be in the past") typically occurs when a user attempts to enter a key date that is either today or in the future in a transaction or report that requires a historical date. This error is common in various SAP modules, particularly in areas related to master data, planning, or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system is designed to only accept key dates that are earlier than the current date. This is often the case in scenarios such as:
  
  Creating or changing historical records: For example, when trying to create or modify a record that should reflect past data.
  Running reports: Some reports may require historical data and thus only accept past dates.
  Data migration or uploads: When uploading data that includes key dates, if the dates are not in the past, the system will reject them.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CV505 error, you should:
  
  
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