How To Fix 5A771 - A start date later than & is not possible

5A771 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 771

• Message text: A start date later than & is not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A771 - A start date later than & is not possible ?

  The SAP error message 5A771 indicates that there is an issue with the start date of a process or transaction being set to a date that is later than a specified reference date. This error typically occurs in scenarios involving planning, scheduling, or any time-sensitive transactions in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "A start date later than & is not possible" usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have inadvertently entered a start date that is beyond the allowed range or later than a reference date (e.g., a project end date, a fiscal year end, etc.).
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the allowable date ranges for certain transactions or processes.
  Business Rules: Certain business rules or logic may dictate that a start date cannot be set beyond a specific point in time, often related to project timelines or financial periods.
  
  
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