How To Fix /PLMI/GSS_R2X018 - Valid-from date of change number must be &1 or later

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/GSS_R2X -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Valid-from date of change number must be &1 or later

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/GSS_R2X018 - Valid-from date of change number must be &1 or later ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/GSS_R2X018 Valid-from date of change number must be &1 or later typically occurs in the context of change management within SAP, particularly when dealing with change numbers in the Logistics or Production Planning modules. This error indicates that the valid-from date of the change number you are trying to use is earlier than the date specified in the error message.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to assign a change number with a valid-from date that is earlier than the date that is currently set or required for the operation you are trying to perform. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Trying to activate a change number that is not yet valid.
  Attempting to make changes to a document or object that is governed by a change number that has a future valid-from date.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Valid-From Date: Review the