How To Fix CJ137 - Date for the left frame of the graphic must be on the time axis

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Date for the left frame of the graphic must be on the time axis

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CJ137 - Date for the left frame of the graphic must be on the time axis ?

  The SAP error message CJ137, which states "Date for the left frame of the graphic must be on the time axis," typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when dealing with graphical representations of project timelines, such as Gantt charts or network diagrams.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the date specified for the left frame of the graphic (often the start date of a project or a specific task) does not align with the time axis of the graphic. This misalignment can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The date entered may be outside the range of the time axis defined for the graphic.
  Project Settings: The project may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in date ranges.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that define the project timeline, such as missing or incorrect dates for tasks or milestones.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CJ137