How To Fix CJ554 - Dates conflict with the dates of the subordinate WBS elements.

CJ554 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 554

• Message text: Dates conflict with the dates of the subordinate WBS elements.

What causes this issue?

When you use top-down planning, the superior WBS elements determine the
time frame for each subordinate WBS element. However, the current start
and finish dates of the subordinate WBS elements fall outside of the
new superior time frame.

System Response

INCLUDE NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_MOEGLICH' OBJECT DOKU ID TX
Correct the dates in the subordinate WBS elements
Shift the WBS elements around within the project hierarchy (WBS).

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CJ554 - Dates conflict with the dates of the subordinate WBS elements. ?

  The SAP error message CJ554 indicates that there is a conflict between the dates of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element and its subordinate WBS elements. This typically occurs when the start or finish dates of a parent WBS element do not align with the dates of its child elements. 
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The start date of the parent WBS element is later than the start date of a child WBS element, or the finish date of the parent is earlier than the finish date of a child WBS element.
  Incorrect Planning: The planning of the WBS elements may not have been done correctly, leading to inconsistencies in the date settings.
  Changes in Dates: If the dates of the subordinate WBS elements were changed after the parent WBS element was created, this could lead to conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the start and finish dates of both the parent and subordinate WBS elements. Ensure that