How To Fix IP738 - Enter an end date for scheduling that is after the current date

IP738 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 738

• Message text: Enter an end date for scheduling that is after the current date

What causes this issue?

You are trying to enter <LS>End Date for Scheduling</> &V1& that is
before the current date.

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
current date.

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 IP738 - Enter an end date for scheduling that is after the current date ?

  The SAP error message IP738, which states "Enter an end date for scheduling that is after the current date," typically occurs in the context of scheduling maintenance plans or work orders in SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) or similar modules. This error indicates that the end date you have entered for a scheduling operation is not valid because it is set to a date that is either in the past or the same as the current date.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Entry: The end date you have entered is either earlier than or equal to the current date.
  System Date: The system date may not be set correctly, leading to confusion about what constitutes a valid date.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the scheduling parameters that enforce strict date validation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the End Date: Ensure that the end date you are entering is indeed after the current date. You can do this by:
  
  Comparing the