How To Fix CRM_GRM_WR021 - 'Project Start Date' must be prior to 'Project End Date'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_GRM_WR - Messages for Grantor application web request example

• Message number: 021

• Message text: 'Project Start Date' must be prior to 'Project End Date'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_GRM_WR021 - 'Project Start Date' must be prior to 'Project End Date' ?

  The SAP error message CRM_GRM_WR021 indicates that there is a validation issue with the project dates in the system. Specifically, it means that the "Project Start Date" is set to a date that is not earlier than the "Project End Date." This is a common error when creating or updating project-related data in SAP CRM.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered the project start date as the same as or later than the project end date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being imported or migrated from another system, the dates may not have been validated properly.
  System Configuration: There may be custom validations or configurations in the system that enforce this rule.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Dates: Review the project start and end dates in the relevant transaction or screen. Ensure that the start date is earlier than the end date.
  
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