How To Fix /PM0/ALB_MESSAGES372 - Start/change date must be between effective date and next int. due date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ALB_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 372

• Message text: Start/change date must be between effective date and next int. due date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ALB_MESSAGES372 - Start/change date must be between effective date and next int. due date ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ALB_MESSAGES372 indicates that there is an issue with the scheduling of a maintenance plan or task. Specifically, the error states that the start or change date you are trying to set must fall between the effective date and the next interval due date of the maintenance plan.
  Cause:
  
  Date Range Violation: The start or change date you are trying to enter is outside the valid range defined by the effective date and the next interval due date.
  Incorrect Maintenance Plan Configuration: The maintenance plan may not be set up correctly, or the dates may not have been updated after a change.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with how the system is configured to handle maintenance plans and their scheduling.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Verify the effective date and the next interval due date of the maintenance plan. Ensure that the start or change date you are trying to enter falls within this range.
  Adjust Dates: If the start or change date is incorrect, adjust it to a valid date that falls between the effective date and the next interval due date.
  Review Maintenance Plan: If necessary, review the maintenance plan configuration to ensure that all dates are set correctly and that the plan is active.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to manage maintenance plans and their scheduling.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as IP01 (Create Maintenance Plan), IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan), or IP03 (Display Maintenance Plan) to manage maintenance plans.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to maintenance plans in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.