How To Fix CJ164 - Finish date &1 of reporting period must be after the start date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Finish date &1 of reporting period must be after the start date &2

What causes this issue?

You have made a constraint on the evaluation time frame for capacity
leveling using the menu option <LS>Settings</>.
However, the earliest start date of all currently selected WBS elements
is <ZH>after</> the end date that you set as a constraint.

System Response

INCLUDE NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Remove the constraint
<ZH>or</>
Select a later end date for the constraint.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CJ164 - Finish date &1 of reporting period must be after the start date &2 ?

  The SAP error message CJ164 indicates that there is an issue with the dates specified for a reporting period in a project. Specifically, it means that the finish date of the reporting period is not after the start date, which is a requirement for the reporting period to be valid.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The finish date of the reporting period is set to a date that is earlier than or the same as the start date.
  There may be a data entry error where the dates were incorrectly input.
  The reporting period configuration in the project may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CJ164 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Dates: 
  
  Go to the project definition or the specific project where the error occurred.
  Verify the start and finish dates of the reporting period. Ensure that the finish date is indeed after the start date.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Dates:
  
  If the finish date is incorrect, update it to a date that is after the start date.
  If the start date is incorrect, adjust it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the dates are set correctly but the error persists, check the configuration settings for the project and reporting periods in the system.
  Ensure that the reporting periods are defined correctly in the project settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing project reporting periods.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to save or execute the transaction again to see if the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ02 (Change Project) to access and modify project details.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to project reporting periods.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to project data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in project systems.