How To Fix DPR_SHARED208 - &1 &2: Dates are outside the validity period of the calendar

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_SHARED - Development Projects: Messages for Shared Objects

• Message number: 208

• Message text: &1 &2: Dates are outside the validity period of the calendar

What causes this issue?

If you schedule &V1& '&V2&', it would have dates that lie outside of
the validity period of the calendar.

System Response

The system does not carry out scheduling.

How to fix this error?

Check the set dates and duration of the project elements for their
correctness.

Procedure for System Administrators

If the dates are correct then extend the validity period of the factory
calendar.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_SHARED208 - &1 &2: Dates are outside the validity period of the calendar ?

  The SAP error message DPR_SHARED208 indicates that the dates you are trying to use in a project or planning scenario are outside the validity period of the calendar defined for that project. This typically occurs in the context of project management or planning modules, such as SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM).
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Range: The start and/or end dates of the project or task you are trying to create or modify fall outside the defined validity period of the calendar assigned to that project.
  Calendar Settings: The calendar associated with the project may have specific start and end dates that do not encompass the dates you are trying to use.
  Project Configuration: The project or task may be configured with a calendar that is not appropriate for the dates being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Calendar Validity:
  
  Go to the calendar settings in your SAP system and verify the validity period of the calendar assigned to the project or task.
  Ensure that the dates you are trying to use fall within this validity period.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If the dates you are trying to use are indeed outside the calendar's validity, consider adjusting the project or task dates to fall within the valid range.
  
  
  
  Change Calendar Assignment:
  
  If the current calendar does not meet your needs, you may need to assign a different calendar to the project or task that has a wider validity period.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the project management documentation or configuration guides for your specific SAP version to understand how calendars are set up and managed.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ02 (Change Project) to view and modify project details.
  Calendar Configuration: The configuration of calendars can typically be found in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under Project System settings.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify project settings and calendars.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.