How To Fix MPE_CER_MSGS007 - Assignment date should be less than Expiration Date.

MPE_CER_MSGS007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_CER_MSGS - Certificate Messages

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Assignment date should be less than Expiration Date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_CER_MSGS007 - Assignment date should be less than Expiration Date. ?

  The SAP error message MPE_CER_MSGS007 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment date in relation to the expiration date of a certain object, such as a certificate or a contract. This error typically arises in scenarios where date validations are enforced, and the assignment date is not less than the expiration date, which is a requirement for the system to process the transaction.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The assignment date (the date you are trying to assign or activate a certificate or contract) is set to a date that is equal to or later than the expiration date.
  This can happen due to incorrect data entry, system configuration issues, or a misunderstanding of the date fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dates: Review the assignment date and expiration date in the relevant transaction or master data. Ensure that the assignment date is indeed earlier than the expiration