How To Fix QPCP306 - Selection date &1 is before today's date

QPCP306 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QPCP - Control Plan

• Message number: 306

• Message text: Selection date &1 is before today's date

What causes this issue?

The system uses the valid-from date &V1& for selection.
The system does not read objects with a later valid-from date, for
example, objects that were just created.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

SAP recommends that you always set the selection date to the existing or
desired release date.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QPCP306 - Selection date &1 is before today's date ?

  The SAP error message QPCP306, which states "Selection date &1 is before today's date," typically occurs in the context of quality management or planning processes within SAP. This error indicates that a date you are trying to use for a selection or operation is earlier than the current date, which is not allowed in certain scenarios.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Input: The user has entered a date that is earlier than the current date in a selection screen or input field.
  System Configuration: The system may have specific configurations that prevent the use of past dates for certain operations, such as planning, scheduling, or reporting.
  Data Integrity: The system is designed to maintain data integrity by preventing actions that could lead to inconsistencies, such as scheduling a task in the past.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Verify the date you have entered. Ensure that it is set to today’s date or a future date, depending on the requirements of