How To Fix PDEXT503 - If you specify a change number, the "valid-from" data is ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PDEXT - Message Class for iPPE Extraction

• Message number: 503

• Message text: If you specify a change number, the "valid-from" data is ignored

What causes this issue?

You have entered a change number when creating new BOM objects. However,
you also have the option of working with a "valid-from" date.

System Response

The system points out that if you enter a change number when creating
BOM objects, any settings for the "valid-from" date are ignored.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PDEXT503 - If you specify a change number, the "valid-from" data is ignored ?

  The SAP error message PDEXT503 indicates that when a change number is specified in a transaction, the "valid-from" date is ignored. This typically occurs in the context of change management in SAP, particularly when dealing with engineering change management (ECM) or similar processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system is designed to prioritize the change number over the "valid-from" date. When a change number is specified, the system assumes that the change is valid from the date associated with that change number, and thus it disregards any "valid-from" date that may have been entered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Change Number: Ensure that the change number you are using is correct and that it is intended for the operation you are performing. If the change number is not necessary, you can remove it from the transaction.
  
  
  Review Valid-From Date: If you need to use a specific "valid-from" date,