How To Fix FOPC_UI072 - Select for the task the desired start date (&1) falling after &2

FOPC_UI072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOPC_UI - Messages from the MIC-UI

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Select for the task the desired start date (&1) falling after &2

What causes this issue?

The desired start date for this timeframe (currently &V1&) must not fall
before the desired end date in the scheduling for the preceding
timeframe (&V2&).

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FOPC_UI072 - Details

• The SAP error message FOPC_UI072 indicates that there is an issue with the selection of a task's desired start date in the context of a planning or project management scenario. Specifically, the error message states that the desired start date you are trying to select for a task is falling after a specified date, which is likely a constraint or limit set within the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Constraints: The desired start date you are trying to set for the task exceeds the allowed date range defined in the system. This could be due to project timelines, scheduling rules, or other constraints that limit when tasks can start.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the project or planning module that restrict the start dates based on certain criteria (e.g., project phases, dependencies, etc.).
  Data Entry Error: It is possible that the date was entered incorrectly, leading to a logical inconsistency.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Validity: Review