How To Fix MPE_CER_MSGS006 - Assignment date exceeds certificate expiration date. Enter valid date.

MPE_CER_MSGS006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_CER_MSGS - Certificate Messages

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Assignment date exceeds certificate expiration date. Enter valid date.

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MPE_CER_MSGS006 - Details

• The SAP error message MPE_CER_MSGS006 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment date of a certificate in the system. Specifically, it means that the date you are trying to assign exceeds the expiration date of the certificate. This error typically occurs in the context of managing certificates, such as in the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module or other areas where certificates are tracked.
  
  Cause:
  
  Certificate Expiration: The certificate you are trying to assign has already expired, and the assignment date you are entering is beyond this expiration date.
  Incorrect Date Entry: The date you are entering might be incorrect or not aligned with the valid range of the certificate.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce strict validation rules regarding certificate dates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Certificate Validity: Verify the expiration date of the certificate in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant certificate management