How To Fix /ISDFPS/FORCER024 - End time must not be initial

/ISDFPS/FORCER024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/FORCER -

• Message number: 024

• Message text: End time must not be initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/FORCER024 - End time must not be initial ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/FORCER024 End time must not be initial typically occurs in the context of the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP S/4HANA environments, particularly when dealing with planning scenarios or time-based data entries. This error indicates that an end time has not been specified where it is required.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a user attempts to save or process a planning object or transaction that requires an end time, but the end time field is left blank (initial). This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When creating or modifying a planning view or data entry that requires a defined time period.
  When the system expects a time range (start and end time) for a specific planning activity, but only the start time is provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that the end time is specified correctly. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check the Input Fields: