How To Fix DPR_CONFLICT_MANAGER008 - Start date &1 and finish date &2 are not within the project timeframe

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_CONFLICT_MANAGER - Message for Conflict Management

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Start date &1 and finish date &2 are not within the project timeframe

What causes this issue?

The timeframe of a project is determined by the calculated start and
finish dates of the project definition. The new start and finish dates
that you have specified for the conflict element are outside this
timeframe. For this reason, the dates of the conflict element are not
adjusted.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

RESET N1
Check the calculated start and finish dates of the project definition.
You can find these dates in the <LS>Detail</> subview of the project's
<LS>Structure</> view on the <LS>Dates and Work</> tab page of the
project definition.
Adjust the new start and finish dates of the conflict element
accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_CONFLICT_MANAGER008 - Start date &1 and finish date &2 are not within the project timeframe ?

  The SAP error message DPR_CONFLICT_MANAGER008 indicates that the start date and finish date of a specific task or activity are not within the defined timeframe of the project. This typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly in the SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) modules.
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The start and finish dates of the task/activity are set outside the overall project start and finish dates.
  Project Timeline: The project itself has defined start and end dates, and any tasks or activities must fall within this range.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been an error in entering the dates for the task or activity.
  Project Changes: If the project timeline has been adjusted (e.g., the project start or end date has been changed), existing tasks may now fall outside this new timeframe.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Project Dates: Verify the overall project start and end dates. You can do this by navigating to the project definition in SAP and checking the project details.
  Adjust Task Dates: Modify the start and finish dates of the task/activity to ensure they fall within the project timeframe. This can be done in the task/activity details screen.
  Review Dependencies: If the task is dependent on other tasks, ensure that the dependencies are correctly set and that they do not cause the task to fall outside the project timeframe.
  Consult with Project Manager: If you are unsure about the correct dates, consult with the project manager or relevant stakeholders to confirm the intended schedule.
  Re-evaluate Project Scope: If the task is critical and cannot be adjusted to fit within the project timeframe, consider discussing with the project team whether the project scope or timeline needs to be re-evaluated.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ02 (Change Project) to view and edit project details.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on managing project timelines and tasks.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to project and task details in SAP.
  Error Logs: Check for any additional error messages or logs that may provide more context on the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that all tasks are aligned with the project timeline.