How To Fix CJ249 - Planned Finish was determined automatically

CJ249 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Planned Finish was determined automatically

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CJ249 - Planned Finish was determined automatically ?

  The SAP error message CJ249 ("Planned Finish was determined automatically") typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when dealing with project planning and scheduling. This message indicates that the system has automatically calculated the planned finish date for a project or activity based on the scheduling parameters and dependencies defined in the project.
  
  Cause:
  
  Automatic Scheduling: The system is set to automatically determine the planned finish date based on the start date, duration, and any dependencies (like predecessor activities).
  Missing Manual Input: If a user attempts to manually set a planned finish date without providing the necessary inputs (like start date or duration), the system will override this with an automatically calculated date.
  Project Settings: The project settings may be configured to enforce automatic scheduling, which can lead to this message appearing when manual adjustments are attempted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Project Settings: Check the project settings to see if automatic scheduling is enabled.