How To Fix CJ089 - Start date must be earlier than &

CJ089 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Start date must be earlier than &

What causes this issue?

You have entered a date that does not lie within the planned range for
scheduling.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

INCLUDE NA_ALLG_NOFUNKTION OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Check the start date.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CJ089 - Details

• The SAP error message CJ089 ("Start date must be earlier than &") typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when dealing with project definitions, work breakdown structures (WBS), or network activities. This error indicates that the start date you are trying to enter for a project or activity is not earlier than the specified date (represented by "&"), which could be the end date or another relevant date in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The start date you are trying to set is either the same as or later than the end date or another date that is being referenced.
  Project Structure Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the project structure, such as overlapping dates for different activities or WBS elements.
  System Configuration: There may be specific settings or rules in the project management configuration that enforce date constraints.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the start and end dates you are entering.