How To Fix CY821 - Selected date &1 is before the start of the time axis &2

CY821 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 821

• Message text: Selected date &1 is before the start of the time axis &2

What causes this issue?

The date you have chosen &V1& is before the start of the time scale
&V2&.

System Response

The section of the planning table at the start of the time scale &V2&
is displayed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY821 - Selected date &1 is before the start of the time axis &2 ?

  The SAP error message CY821 indicates that a selected date is before the start of the time axis defined in the system. This typically occurs in the context of planning or forecasting scenarios where a time axis (such as a fiscal year or planning period) has been defined, and the date you are trying to use falls outside of this defined range.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Selection: The date you are trying to use for a transaction or report is earlier than the start date of the time axis.
  Time Axis Configuration: The time axis may not be configured correctly, or the start date may have been set incorrectly.
  Planning Version: The planning version you are using may have a different time axis configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Selected Date: Ensure that the date you are trying to use is within the valid range of the time axis. Adjust the date if necessary.
  Review Time Axis Settings:
  Go to the configuration