How To Fix RMSRCP066 - Valid-from date does not match the change number date

RMSRCP066 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSRCP - RMS-RCP: Messages for IPPE Object RCP

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Valid-from date does not match the change number date

What causes this issue?

The change status has a change number and a valid-from date. This
valid-from date is different than the valid-from date that exists under
this change number in Change Management.

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?

Enter a valid-from date that is linked to this change number or choose
a different change number.

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 RMSRCP066 - Valid-from date does not match the change number date ?

  The SAP error message RMSRCP066, which states "Valid-from date does not match the change number date," typically occurs in the context of change management within SAP, particularly when dealing with change numbers and their associated validity periods.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when there is a mismatch between the "valid-from" date of a record (such as a material, recipe, or other master data) and the date associated with the change number being used. The change number is a mechanism in SAP that tracks changes to master data, and it has a specific date that indicates when the change is effective. If the valid-from date of the data you are trying to change does not align with this change number date, the system will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Change Number Date: Verify the date associated with the change number you are using. You can do