How To Fix VMP_MSG065 - Change number &1 validity should not be in the past

VMP_MSG065 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Change number &1 validity should not be in the past

What causes this issue?

You entered a change number validity that is lesser than the current
date while creating or updating a planning scope alternative.

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 change number validity that is greater than the current date.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG065 - Change number &1 validity should not be in the past ?

  The SAP error message VMP_MSG065 indicates that a change number you are trying to use has a validity period that is set in the past. This typically occurs in the context of change management or configuration management within SAP, where change numbers are used to track modifications to materials, documents, or other objects.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are attempting to assign or use a change number that has a validity date that is earlier than the current date.
  The system is configured to prevent the use of past change numbers to ensure data integrity and proper tracking of changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Change Number Validity:
  
  Go to the transaction or screen where you are trying to use the change number.
  Verify the validity dates of the change number in question. You can do this by navigating to the change number details in the relevant transaction (e.g., using