How To Fix IM512 - Planned task end is before desired notification start

IM512 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 512

• Message text: Planned task end is before desired notification start

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The system informs you of any discrepancies between the planned dates
for the task and tre notification, because it makes sense for the end
of the task to fall before or at the same time as the end of them
notification. The system continues processing, even if you keep the
date entries the way they are now.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you do want to change the planned end date of the task or
the planned start date of the notification and overtype the date if
necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM512 - Planned task end is before desired notification start ?

  The SAP error message IM512 ("Planned task end is before desired notification start") typically occurs in the context of maintenance planning and scheduling within the SAP system, particularly in the Plant Maintenance (PM) module. This error indicates that there is a conflict between the planned end date of a maintenance task and the desired start date of a related notification.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The planned end date of a maintenance task (such as a work order or maintenance plan) is set to a date that is earlier than the desired start date of a notification that is linked to that task.
  This can happen due to incorrect date entries, scheduling conflicts, or changes in maintenance planning that have not been properly updated in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IM512 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dates: Review the planned task and the associated notification dates. Ensure that the planned end date of