How To Fix QP865 - Key date is overwritten with date from change number

QP865 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QP - Message IDs for function module group QPAA

• Message number: 865

• Message text: Key date is overwritten with date from change number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP865 - Key date is overwritten with date from change number ?

  The SAP error message QP865, which states "Key date is overwritten with date from change number," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when working with change numbers and their associated key dates. This error indicates that the key date you are trying to use has been overridden by the date associated with the change number you are working with.
  
  Cause:
  
  Change Number Configuration: The change number you are using has a specific date associated with it, which is being applied to the transaction you are trying to execute. This is a standard behavior in SAP to ensure that changes are tracked accurately.
  Data Entry: The key date you entered may not be valid or may conflict with the date defined in the change number.
  System Settings: The system may be configured to enforce the use of the change number's date over any manually entered key date.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Change Number: Check the change