How To Fix DPR_ENTITY_LINK003 - Task assignment: Finish is before start

DPR_ENTITY_LINK003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_ENTITY_LINK - Roles: Messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Task assignment: Finish is before start

What causes this issue?

The finish date is before the start date for the task assignment between
role/resource &V1& and task &V2&: &V3&

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?

Check and correct the start and finish dates of the task assignment.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_ENTITY_LINK003 - Task assignment: Finish is before start ?

  The SAP error message DPR_ENTITY_LINK003 indicates that there is a problem with the scheduling of tasks in a project. Specifically, it means that the finish date of a task is set to be before its start date, which is logically incorrect and violates the scheduling rules in SAP Project Management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Dates: The most common cause is that the finish date of a task has been entered incorrectly, either manually or through a data import.
  Dependencies: If there are dependencies between tasks, the finish date of a predecessor task may not align correctly with the start date of a successor task.
  Time Zone Issues: Sometimes, time zone settings can lead to discrepancies in date and time calculations.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in date formats or values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Task Dates: Review the start and finish dates of the task in question. Ensure that the finish