How To Fix QS717 - Key date will be overwritten by the key date of the change number

QS717 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 717

• Message text: Key date will be overwritten by the key date of the change number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS717 - Key date will be overwritten by the key date of the change number ?

  The SAP error message QS717 indicates that there is a conflict between the key date you are trying to use and the key date associated with a change number in the system. This typically occurs in the context of change management in SAP, particularly when dealing with engineering change management (ECM) or similar processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to assign a key date to a change number that is different from the key date already defined for that change number. The key date is crucial in determining the validity of changes and their effective dates. If the key date you are trying to use is not aligned with the change number's key date, SAP will overwrite your input with the change number's key date, leading to this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QS717 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Change Number: Review the change number you are working