How To Fix CJ563 - Finish date is earlier than start date

CJ563 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 563

• Message text: Finish date is earlier than start date

What causes this issue?

You entered a finish date for the WBS element that is earlier than the
start date of the WBS element.

System Response

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Enter a different finish date for the WBS element.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CJ563 - Finish date is earlier than start date ?

  The SAP error message CJ563 ("Finish date is earlier than start date") 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 the finish date of a task or activity is set to a date that is earlier than its start date, which is logically inconsistent.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is simply entering the dates incorrectly. This can happen due to typographical errors or misunderstanding of the date format.
  Date Changes: If the start date of a task was changed after the finish date was set, it could lead to this error.
  Dependencies: If there are dependencies between tasks, changing the start date of a predecessor task might inadvertently cause the finish date of a successor task to be earlier than its start date.
  System Configuration: In some cases, system settings or configurations might