How To Fix IM542 - Planned start of the task is the same as the planned end


IM542 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

  • Message number: 542

  • Message text: Planned start of the task is the same as the planned end

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have only entered a planned end for the task.

    System Response

    The system sets the planned start of the task the same as the planned
    end.

    How to fix this error?

    Check the dates.

    Procedure for System Administrators

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


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM542 - Planned start of the task is the same as the planned end ?
    The SAP error message IM542 ("Planned start of the task is the same as the planned end") typically occurs in the context of project management or maintenance planning within SAP. This error indicates that there is a scheduling conflict where the planned start date and the planned end date of a task or activity are identical, which is not valid as it implies that the task has no duration.
    
    Cause: Identical Dates: The most common cause is that the user has inadvertently set the planned start date and planned end date to the same value, which means the task has no time allocated for execution. Data Entry Error: This can happen due to a simple data entry mistake where the dates are not properly differentiated. System Configuration: In some cases, it could be related to how the system is configured to handle task durations and scheduling.
    Solution: To resolve the IM542 error, you can take the

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