How To Fix FAGL_CLOCO021 - Start or end times of dependent tasks &1 and &2 are inconsistent

FAGL_CLOCO021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_CLOCO - Messages for Closing Cockpit

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Start or end times of dependent tasks &1 and &2 are inconsistent

What causes this issue?

According to the current settings in inventory-managing Customizing,
task &V2& is dependent on task &V1&. The current start or end dates of
the two tasks are conflicting. Task &V2& can be started or scheduled
only <zh>after</> the (planned) end date of task &V1&.

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 the start and end dates of tasks &V1& and &V2& (in the hierarchy
view of Closing Cockpit), and make them consistent with their
dependencies.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FAGL_CLOCO021 - Details

• The SAP error message FAGL_CLOCO021 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the start or end times of dependent tasks during the closing process in the General Ledger (G/L) accounting. This error typically arises when the scheduling of tasks in the closing cockpit is not aligned properly, leading to conflicts in the execution order of these tasks.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Task Scheduling: The start or end times of the dependent tasks are not set correctly, causing a conflict. For example, if Task A is scheduled to start after Task B has ended, but the times do not align, this error will occur.
  Manual Changes: If there have been manual changes to the task scheduling or if tasks were added or removed without adjusting the dependent tasks accordingly.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the closing cockpit settings or task dependencies can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Task Scheduling:
  
  Go to the closing cockpit and review the scheduling of