How To Fix PPEACT124 - Change numbers &1 and &2 at &3 &4 have the same "Valid from" date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEACT - Messages for iPPE ACT Application (Activities)

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Change numbers &1 and &2 at &3 &4 have the same "Valid from" date

What causes this issue?

Different change statuses of a mode cannot have the same valid-from date
as the mode can only have once active change status at any one time.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Adjust the validity dates for the change numbers &V1& and &V2& so that
these numbers have different valid-from dates, or use a different change
number.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEACT124 - Change numbers &1 and &2 at &3 &4 have the same "Valid from" date ?

  The SAP error message PPEACT124 indicates that there are two change numbers that have the same "Valid from" date, which is causing a conflict in the system. This typically occurs in the context of change management within SAP, particularly in the areas of production planning or engineering change management.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to create or modify change numbers in a way that results in two change numbers having the same "Valid from" date. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Entries: Two change numbers were created with the same effective date.
  Incorrect Data Entry: During the creation or modification of change numbers, the same date was inadvertently assigned to multiple change numbers.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be settings in the system that do not allow for multiple change numbers to have the same validity period.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Change Numbers: Review the change numbers mentioned in the error message (represented by &1, &2, &3, and &4) to understand which ones are conflicting.
  
  
  Check Validity Dates: Look at the "Valid from" dates for the conflicting change numbers. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP where change numbers are managed (e.g., transaction codes like CC01, CC02, etc.).
  
  
  Modify Change Numbers: 
  
  If you find that the change numbers are indeed conflicting, you will need to modify one of them to have a different "Valid from" date. This can be done by editing the change number in the relevant transaction.
  Ensure that the new date does not conflict with other existing change numbers.
  
  
  
  Delete Unnecessary Change Numbers: If one of the change numbers is not needed, consider deleting it to resolve the conflict.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the implications of changing or deleting change numbers, consult your organization's documentation or SAP guidelines.
  
  
  Check System Configuration: If this issue occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the system configuration or consulting with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the settings are appropriate for your business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing change numbers, such as CC01 (Create Change Number), CC02 (Change Change Number), and CC03 (Display Change Number).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify change numbers in the system.
  Training: If you are new to change management in SAP, consider seeking training or resources to better understand how change numbers work and how to manage them effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PPEACT124 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.