How To Fix C7079 - WBS element &: Backwards scheduling is not possible without a finish date

C7079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C7 - Scheduling

• Message number: 079

• Message text: WBS element &: Backwards scheduling is not possible without a finish date

CAUSE&
You want to backward schedule a WBS element, although a basic finish
date has not been entered in either the projection definition, WBS
element or network header for the relevant activities.
Network scheduling:
You want to network schedule a WBS element backward, although a basic
finish date has not been enterd in the corresponding network headers.

System Response

The WBS element is not scheduled.

How to fix this error?

Enter a basic finish date in at least one of the objects mentioned
above.
Network scheduling:
Enter a basic finish date in at least one network header.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C7079 - WBS element &: Backwards scheduling is not possible without a finish date ?

  The SAP error message C7079 indicates that backward scheduling cannot be performed for a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element because it lacks a finish date. This error typically arises in project management scenarios where scheduling is critical, and the system requires a defined end date to calculate the project timeline effectively.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Finish Date: The primary cause of this error is that the WBS element does not have a defined finish date. Backward scheduling relies on knowing when a project or task is supposed to end to calculate the start dates of preceding tasks.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be settings in the project management configuration that prevent the system from determining a finish date.
  Incomplete Project Planning: The project may not be fully planned, meaning that not all necessary dates and dependencies have been established.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define a Finish Date: 
  
  Navigate to the WBS element in question and ensure that a finish date is set.