How To Fix 1G284 - &1 &2: Next date &3 is before the last period end &4

1G284 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1G - BKK: Konditionen

• Message number: 284

• Message text: &1 &2: Next date &3 is before the last period end &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1G284 - &1 &2: Next date &3 is before the last period end &4 ?

  The SAP error message 1G284 indicates that there is a date inconsistency in the scheduling of a recurring task or process. Specifically, the message states that the "Next date" for a scheduled task is set to a date that is earlier than the "Last period end" date. This typically occurs in scenarios involving periodic processing, such as billing, maintenance plans, or other scheduled activities.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following:
  
  The next execution date for a scheduled task is incorrectly set to a date that precedes the last completed period's end date.
  This can happen due to manual entry errors, incorrect configuration of the scheduling parameters, or issues with the underlying data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Scheduling Parameters:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or configuration where the scheduling is defined (e.g., maintenance plans, billing plans).
  Verify the "Next date" and "Last period end" dates to ensure they are