How To Fix /DSD/VC_MESSAGE608 - Visit list &1 cannot be changed (execution date is before today's date)

/DSD/VC_MESSAGE608 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /DSD/VC_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 608

• Message text: Visit list &1 cannot be changed (execution date is before today's date)

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/DSD/VC_MESSAGE608 - Details

• The SAP error message /DSD/VC_MESSAGE608 indicates that you are trying to change a visit list (or route) that has an execution date earlier than the current date. This is a common restriction in many systems to prevent modifications to past data, which could lead to inconsistencies in reporting and data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  
  The execution date of the visit list you are trying to modify is set to a date that is before the current date. This is typically a safeguard to ensure that historical data remains unchanged.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Execution Date: Verify the execution date of the visit list you are trying to change. If it is indeed in the past, you will not be able to modify it.
  
  
  Create a New Visit List: If you need to make changes, consider creating a new visit list with the desired details and a future execution date.
  
  
  Adjust the Execution Date: If you have the necessary permissions