How To Fix 5W871 - The object you have selected has the latest possible end date.

5W871 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

• Message number: 871

• Message text: The object you have selected has the latest possible end date.

What causes this issue?

The object you have selected has not been delimited and has the latest
possible end date. It is therefore not possible to set a new, later end
date.

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?

Only use this function for delimited objects.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5W871 - Details

• The SAP error message 5W871, which states "The object you have selected has the latest possible end date," typically occurs in the context of project management or resource planning within SAP. This error indicates that the object (such as a project, task, or resource) you are trying to modify or assign has reached its maximum allowable end date, meaning that no further changes can be made to extend its duration.
  
  Cause:
  
  End Date Limitations: The object has been set with a specific end date that cannot be exceeded. This could be due to project constraints, resource availability, or system settings.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have been configured to prevent changes beyond a certain date for compliance or reporting purposes.
  Status of the Object: The object may be in a status that does not allow for further modifications, such as being completed or closed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Object Dates: Check the end date of the object in