How To Fix VC2OD_SP021 - Valid-from date &1 of change number &2 occurs in the past

VC2OD_SP021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC2OD_SP - VC Dependency Editor Messages from SP level

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Valid-from date &1 of change number &2 occurs in the past

What causes this issue?

You want to make a change with reference to a change number '&V2&'.
Since the valid-from date '&V1&' of the change number '&V2&' is before
the current system date, the change would be in the past.
Settings in Customizing functions determine whether you can make changes
in the past with Engineering 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?

Check your entry.
Use a different change number if necessary.

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 VC2OD_SP021 - Valid-from date &1 of change number &2 occurs in the past ?

  The SAP error message VC2OD_SP021 indicates that there is an issue with the "valid-from" date of a change number in the system. Specifically, the error states that the valid-from date of the change number occurs in the past, which means that the system is trying to process a change that is not valid because its effective date has already passed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Valid-From Date: The valid-from date for the change number is set to a date that is earlier than the current date.
  System Date Issues: The system date may be incorrectly set, leading to confusion about what constitutes "the past."
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake during the data entry process when creating or modifying the change number.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Valid-From Date: Review the valid-from date of the change number in question. Ensure that it is set to a date that is either today or in the future.
  Update the Change Number: