How To Fix VIP_MESSAGES048 - Validity date &1 and change number date &2 are different

VIP_MESSAGES048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIP_MESSAGES - Messages for VIP-ERP Communication

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Validity date &1 and change number date &2 are different

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VIP_MESSAGES048 - Details

• The SAP error message VIP_MESSAGES048 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the validity date and the change number date in the context of a change management process. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a change document, and the dates involved do not align as expected.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The validity date (the date when the change is effective) and the change number date (the date when the change was created or modified) are not the same or do not fall within the expected range.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that enforce specific rules regarding the relationship between these dates.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the creation or modification of the change document can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Verify the validity date and the change number date. Ensure that they are aligned and that the validity date is not earlier than