How To Fix KV893 - Latest start date is before planned start date

KV893 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KV - Variance Analysis for Cost Centers and Cost Objects

• Message number: 893

• Message text: Latest start date is before planned start date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV893 - Latest start date is before planned start date ?

  The SAP error message KV893, which states "Latest start date is before planned start date," typically occurs in the context of project management or production planning within SAP. This error indicates that there is a conflict between the scheduling of tasks or activities, where the latest possible start date for a task is set earlier than its planned start date.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Configuration: The latest start date (LS) is calculated based on the project or task dependencies, and if it is set incorrectly, it can lead to this error.
  Dependency Issues: If there are dependencies between tasks that are not properly defined, it can cause the latest start date to be calculated incorrectly.
  Changes in Scheduling: If there have been recent changes to the project schedule, such as delays or rescheduling of tasks, it may result in this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when inputting dates can also lead to this issue.
  
  
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