How To Fix CJ553 - No basic dates exist. Forecast dates for & not possible

CJ553 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 553

• Message text: No basic dates exist. Forecast dates for & not possible

What causes this issue?

You can maintain forecast dates for the WBS only after you have main-
tained the basic dates.

System Response

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter the basic dates.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CJ553 - No basic dates exist. Forecast dates for & not possible ?

  The SAP error message CJ553: No basic dates exist. Forecast dates for & not possible typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when dealing with project planning and scheduling. This error indicates that the system cannot find any basic dates for the specified project or WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) element, which are necessary for generating forecasts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Basic Dates: The most common cause of this error is that the project or WBS element does not have any basic dates defined. Basic dates are essential for scheduling and forecasting activities in SAP.
  Project Status: The project might be in a status that does not allow for date assignment or forecasting.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the project management settings that prevent the assignment of basic dates.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be errors in data entry or missing information in the project definition.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Basic Dates: 
  
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