How To Fix FMCA_PSOB177 - Time slot not consistent: Start &1 cannot be before &2

FMCA_PSOB177 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_PSOB - Contract Object

• Message number: 177

• Message text: Time slot not consistent: Start &1 cannot be before &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_PSOB177 - Time slot not consistent: Start &1 cannot be before &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_PSOB177 indicates that there is a time slot inconsistency in a planning or scheduling context. Specifically, it means that the start time of a certain activity or event (denoted as &1) cannot occur before the end time of a previous activity or event (denoted as &2). This typically arises in scenarios involving project management, capacity planning, or scheduling where time slots must be logically ordered.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Time Entries: The start time for a task or event has been entered incorrectly, leading to a situation where it starts before a previous task has ended.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry mistakes can lead to overlapping or conflicting time slots.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration of the planning parameters may not align with the expected time slot logic.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, there may be bugs or issues in the SAP system that lead to incorrect time slot calculations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Time Entries: