How To Fix CJ525 - Start date earlier than start date & of the project

CJ525 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 525

• Message text: Start date earlier than start date & of the project

What causes this issue?

The start date that you entered for the WBS element is earlier than
start date &V1& in the project definition.

System Response

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CJ525 - Start date earlier than start date & of the project ?

  The SAP error message CJ525 indicates that there is a conflict with the start date of a network or activity in relation to the project start date. Specifically, it means that the start date of the network or activity you are trying to create or modify is earlier than the start date of the project itself. This can occur in project management scenarios where the scheduling of activities must align with the overall project timeline.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Dates: The start date of the network or activity is set to a date that is before the project's defined start date.
  Project Settings: The project may have specific settings or constraints that prevent activities from starting before the project itself begins.
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes during data entry can lead to incorrect date assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Adjust Dates: Review the start date of the network or activity and adjust it to be on or after the project's start date.
  
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