How To Fix CJ542 - New start date is later than the old one

CJ542 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 542

• Message text: New start date is later than the old one

What causes this issue?

You can only enter an earlier start date.

System Response

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CJ542 - New start date is later than the old one ?

  The SAP error message CJ542 ("New start date is later than the old one") typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when dealing with project definitions, work breakdown structures (WBS), or network activities. This error indicates that you are trying to change the start date of a project or activity to a date that is later than its current start date, which is not allowed in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Change Attempt: You are attempting to change the start date of a project or activity to a date that is later than the existing start date.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or constraints set on the project or activity that prevent the start date from being moved forward.
  Project Structure: The project structure may have been defined in such a way that changing the start date violates the logical sequence of tasks.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CJ542 error, you can take the following