How To Fix IP736 - Enter an end date for scheduling that is after the start of cycle date

IP736 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 736

• Message text: Enter an end date for scheduling that is after the start of cycle date

What causes this issue?

You are trying to enter <LS>End Date for Scheduling</> &V1& that is
before <LS>Start of Cycle</> date &V2&.

System Response

The system will cancel processing.

How to fix this error?

You need to define an <LS>End Date for Scheduling</> that is after the
<LS>Start of Cycle</> date. Please also check whether the <LS>Start of
Cycle</> date is valid.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP736 - Enter an end date for scheduling that is after the start of cycle date ?

  The SAP error message IP736 indicates that there is an issue with the scheduling parameters for a maintenance plan or a similar scheduling function. Specifically, it means that the end date for the scheduling cycle is not set correctly; it must be after the start date of the cycle.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The end date for the scheduling cycle is either missing or set to a date that is earlier than or the same as the start date.
  There may be a configuration issue in the maintenance plan or scheduling parameters.
  The user may have incorrectly entered the dates when creating or modifying the scheduling parameters.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IP736 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Scheduling Parameters:
  
  Navigate to the maintenance plan or scheduling configuration where the error occurred.
  Verify the start date and end date of the scheduling cycle.
  
  
  
  Correct the Dates:
  
  Ensure that the end date is set to a date that is after the start