How To Fix /PLMU/UI_GSS_2B008 - Alternative date assigned to change number &1; action cannot be performed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMU/UI_GSS_2B -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Alternative date assigned to change number &1; action cannot be performed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMU/UI_GSS_2B008 - Alternative date assigned to change number &1; action cannot be performed ?

  The SAP error message /PLMU/UI_GSS_2B008 Alternative date assigned to change number &1; action cannot be performed typically occurs in the context of change management within SAP, particularly when dealing with change numbers in the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) module. This error indicates that there is an alternative date assigned to the specified change number, which is preventing the action you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Alternative Date Assignment: The change number you are trying to work with has an alternative date assigned to it. This could be a planned date or a deadline that conflicts with the action you are attempting to execute.
  Status of Change Number: The change number may be in a status that does not allow further actions due to the alternative date constraints.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that enforce restrictions based on alternative dates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Alternative Dates: Review the change number in question to see