How To Fix 88779 - Start date must be &1, not &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 779

• Message text: Start date must be &1, not &2

What causes this issue?

The assortment declartion has to be performed with a start date which
prevents a gap being created to the prior declaration.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88779 - Start date must be &1, not &2 ?

  The SAP error message 88779, which states "Start date must be &1, not &2," typically occurs in the context of scheduling or planning activities within SAP, such as in project management, production planning, or maintenance planning. This error indicates that the system expects a specific start date for a task or activity, but the date provided does not match the expected date.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Input: The user may have entered a start date that does not align with the expected date defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that dictate specific start dates based on certain criteria (e.g., project phases, resource availability).
  Dependencies: The task may have dependencies on other tasks or activities that dictate when it can start.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as changes in project timelines or resource allocations that have not been updated in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Input: Check