How To Fix LCM_CONTEXT037 - End date specified for Context &1 is not in past

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_CONTEXT - Messages for LCM Context

• Message number: 037

• Message text: End date specified for Context &1 is not in past

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCM_CONTEXT037 - End date specified for Context &1 is not in past ?

  The SAP error message LCM_CONTEXT037 indicates that the end date specified for a context (in this case, context &1) is not in the past. This error typically occurs in the context of managing lifecycle management (LCM) or similar processes where date validity is crucial.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to set an end date for a context that is either:
  
  In the future (i.e., a date that has not yet occurred).
  The same as the current date (if the system requires the end date to be strictly in the past).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check the End Date: Review the end date you have specified for the context. Ensure that it is indeed a date that has already passed.
  Modify the Date: If the end date is in the future or today, change it to a date that is earlier than the current date.
  Save Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, save your changes