How To Fix /ISDFPS/FORCER014 - Start and end date cannot be the same

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/FORCER -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Start and end date cannot be the same

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/FORCER014 - Start and end date cannot be the same ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/FORCER014: Start and end date cannot be the same typically occurs in the context of SAP applications related to project management, resource planning, or similar modules where date ranges are required for scheduling or planning activities.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system has detected that the start date and end date entered for a particular process or transaction are identical. In most scenarios, a date range is expected, meaning the start date should precede the end date. Having the same date for both fields does not provide a valid range for the operation being performed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Dates: Review the start and end dates you have entered. Ensure that the start date is earlier than the end date.
  
  
  Adjust the Dates: Modify either the start date or the end date to create a valid date range. For example, if both dates are set to