Message type: E = Error
Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications
Message number: 474
Message text: Desired end &1 &2 is before notification date &3 &4
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IM474
- Desired end &1 &2 is before notification date &3 &4 ?The SAP error message IM474 ("Desired end &1 &2 is before notification date &3 &4") typically occurs in the context of maintenance notifications or work orders in the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module. This error indicates that the desired end date for a maintenance task or notification is set to a date that is earlier than the notification date itself.
Cause: The error arises when: The user attempts to set a desired end date for a maintenance notification or work order that is earlier than the date when the notification was created. This can happen due to data entry errors, incorrect date settings, or misunderstandings about the timeline of the maintenance process.
Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check Notification Date: Verify the notification date (date when the maintenance notification was created). This date is usually displayed in the notification details. Adjust Desired End Date: Change the desired end date to a
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