How To Fix /ISDFPS/FDP416 - Operative start (&1) cannot be after end of object (&2)

/ISDFPS/FDP416 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/FDP -

• Message number: 416

• Message text: Operative start (&1) cannot be after end of object (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDP416 - Operative start (&1) cannot be after end of object (&2) ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDP416 Operative start (&1) cannot be after end of object (&2) typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Planning or similar modules where you are dealing with planning objects, such as production orders, projects, or other time-based entities.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that there is a conflict in the date settings for a planning object. Specifically, it means that the operative start date you are trying to set (represented by &1) is later than the end date of the object (represented by &2). This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered the start date after the end date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date fields.
  Changes in Planning Parameters: If planning parameters or settings were changed, it might lead to conflicts in date settings.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system