How To Fix CJ495 - WBS element & has no finish date. Scheduling not possible.

CJ495 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 495

• Message text: WBS element & has no finish date. Scheduling not possible.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CJ495 - WBS element & has no finish date. Scheduling not possible. ?

  The SAP error message CJ495 indicates that a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element does not have a finish date, which prevents scheduling from being performed. This error typically arises in project management scenarios within SAP, particularly when using the Project System (PS) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Finish Date: The primary cause of this error is that the WBS element in question has not been assigned a finish date. This is essential for scheduling activities and determining the timeline of the project.
  Incorrect Settings: The project settings or parameters may not be configured correctly, leading to the absence of a finish date.
  Incomplete Project Definition: The project may not be fully defined, meaning that certain required fields, including the finish date, are left blank.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Finish Date:
  
  Navigate to the WBS element in question using transaction code CJ02 (Change WBS Element).
  Ensure that the finish date is filled in the relevant field. You can set a finish date