How To Fix DPR_SHARED249 - Specified finish &1 is outside the validity period of calendar &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Specified finish &1 is outside the validity period of calendar &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_SHARED249 - Specified finish &1 is outside the validity period of calendar &2 ?

  The SAP error message DPR_SHARED249 indicates that a specified finish date is outside the validity period of the calendar associated with the project or task you are working on. This typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when dealing with project planning and scheduling.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Range: The finish date you are trying to set for a project or task is beyond the start and end dates defined in the associated calendar.
  Calendar Configuration: The calendar used for the project may not cover the date range you are trying to work with. This could be due to the calendar being set up with specific working days or holidays that do not align with your project timeline.
  Project Settings: The project or task may have specific settings that restrict the dates based on the defined calendar.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Calendar Validity: Review the validity period of the calendar associated with the project. Ensure that the finish date you are trying to set falls within this period.
  
  You can do this by navigating to the calendar settings in SAP and checking the start and end dates.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates: If the finish date is indeed outside the calendar's validity, you may need to:
  
  Change the finish date to a valid date that falls within the calendar's range.
  Alternatively, if the project timeline requires the specified finish date, consider extending the validity period of the calendar to include the desired date.
  
  
  
  Review Project Settings: Ensure that the project settings allow for the changes you are trying to make. Sometimes, project constraints or dependencies may affect the ability to set certain dates.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about how to adjust the calendar or project settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJI3 (Project Actual Line Items) to access project details and calendars.
  Calendar Types: Familiarize yourself with different types of calendars in SAP (e.g., factory calendars, holiday calendars) and how they are applied to projects.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to project settings and calendars.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DPR_SHARED249 error and successfully set the finish date for your project or task.