How To Fix CJ506 - Finish date for WBS element & no longer fits

CJ506 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 506

• Message text: Finish date for WBS element & no longer fits

What causes this issue?

The finish date which you entered for WBS element &V1& does not lie
within the time frame of the superior WBS element any more.
There will be scheduling conflicts if you continue time scheduling.

System Response

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

You can check and reconcile dates using the menu option <LS>Edit</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CJ506 - Finish date for WBS element & no longer fits ?

  The SAP error message CJ506 ("Finish date for WBS element & no longer fits") typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when dealing with Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements. This error indicates that the finish date of a WBS element is inconsistent with the dates of its related activities or the overall project.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Dates: The finish date of the WBS element is set earlier than the finish date of one or more of its associated activities or tasks.
  Project Structure Changes: Changes made to the project structure, such as rescheduling activities or changing dependencies, can lead to this inconsistency.
  Manual Date Adjustments: If users manually adjust the dates of WBS elements or activities without considering their interdependencies, it can result in this error.
  Planning Settings: Incorrect planning settings or parameters in the project management configuration can also lead to date mismatches.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CJ506 error, you can take the