How To Fix GHO_FC_MANAGE_PROJ071 - Start date &1 and End date &2 are not valid for Frequency &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_FC_MANAGE_PROJ - Message class for Forecasting - Project Setup

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Start date &1 and End date &2 are not valid for Frequency &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_FC_MANAGE_PROJ071 - Start date &1 and End date &2 are not valid for Frequency &3 ?

  The SAP error message GHO_FC_MANAGE_PROJ071 indicates that there is an issue with the start and end dates specified for a project in relation to the frequency defined for that project. This error typically arises in the context of project management or financial planning within SAP, particularly when dealing with project scheduling or financial forecasts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Range: The start date and end date provided do not align with the expected frequency. For example, if the frequency is set to monthly, the dates must fall within a valid monthly range.
  Frequency Mismatch: The frequency defined (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly) does not match the date range provided. For instance, if the frequency is quarterly, the dates should reflect the start and end of a quarter.
  Calendar Settings: The project may be using a calendar that does not support the specified dates or frequency.
  Project Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the project that restrict