How To Fix CKECP014 - Enter a valid date when you define the project

CKECP014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKECP - Messages for Easy Cost Planning

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Enter a valid date when you define the project

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKECP014 - Enter a valid date when you define the project ?

  The SAP error message CKECP014, which states "Enter a valid date when you define the project," typically occurs when you are trying to create or define a project in SAP and the date you have entered is either invalid or not in the expected format. This error can arise in various SAP modules, particularly in Project System (PS) or Controlling (CO).
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date entered may not conform to the expected format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY).
  Out of Range Dates: The date may fall outside the permissible range defined in the system settings (e.g., before the project start date or after the project end date).
  Missing Date Fields: Required date fields may not have been filled in, leading to the error.
  System Settings: The system may have specific settings or configurations that restrict certain date entries.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the date is entered in the correct format as per your system's