How To Fix /ISDFPS/FDP207 - Start date cannot be before &

/ISDFPS/FDP207 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/FDP -

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Start date cannot be before &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDP207 - Start date cannot be before & ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDP207 Start date cannot be before & typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Planning (FDP) module, which is part of the Integrated Supply Chain Management (ISDFPS) functionality. This error indicates that the start date you are trying to enter or use in a planning scenario is earlier than a date that is not allowed, which is represented by the placeholder &.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Entry: The start date you are trying to set is earlier than the allowed planning horizon or the current date.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be settings in the planning configuration that restrict the start date to a certain range.
  Data Consistency: The data in the system may not be consistent, leading to the error when trying to process planning data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Ensure that the start date you are entering is valid and falls within the acceptable range. It should not be before the