How To Fix 60839 - Date ready for occupation must be after start of construction

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 60 - Real Estate

• Message number: 839

• Message text: Date ready for occupation must be after start of construction

What causes this issue?

You have entered a date for the rental unit being ready for occupancy
that is before the start of construction date.

System Response

Entry ignored.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 60839 - Date ready for occupation must be after start of construction ?

  The SAP error message 60839, "Date ready for occupation must be after start of construction," typically occurs in the context of project management or construction-related modules in SAP, such as SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Real Estate Management (RE).
  Cause:
  This error arises when there is a mismatch in the dates entered for a project or construction activity. Specifically, it indicates that the "Date ready for occupation" (which signifies when a project or building is expected to be completed and ready for use) is set to a date that is earlier than the "Start of construction" date. This is logically incorrect, as a project cannot be ready for occupation before it has even started.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the dates are correctly set in the project or construction activity. Here are the steps to follow:
  
  
  Check Dates: Review the dates entered for both the "Start of construction" and "Date ready for occupation." Ensure that the "Date ready for occupation" is set to a date that is after the "Start of construction."
  
  
  Update Dates: If the "Date ready for occupation" is incorrect, update it to a valid date that is after the "Start of construction." You can do this in the relevant project or construction activity screen.
  
  
  Validation: After making the changes, validate the entries to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct dates or the implications of changing them, consult your project documentation or speak with a project manager or SAP consultant.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or solutions for this error.
  Project Management Best Practices: Ensure that your project management practices include proper date management to avoid similar issues in the future.
  Training: If you frequently encounter this error, consider training sessions on SAP project management to better understand date dependencies and project workflows.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your project dates are logically consistent.