How To Fix P2087 - Start date cannot be brought forward

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P2 - Messages for HR Time Management

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Start date cannot be brought forward

What causes this issue?

The newly processed record has been delimited by a time constraint. A
record which has been created in this way will not be delimited again.
Therefore you cannot bring forward the start date or extend the end
date for this record.

System Response

The System resets the start date which has been brought forward to the
previous start date.

How to fix this error?

Do not bring the start date forward.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P2087 - Start date cannot be brought forward ?

  The SAP error message P2087, "Start date cannot be brought forward," typically occurs in the context of project management or production planning within SAP. This error indicates that the system is preventing a change to the start date of a task or project because it would violate certain constraints or dependencies.
  Causes:
  
  Dependency Constraints: The task or project may have dependencies that dictate a minimum start date based on the completion of preceding tasks.
  Scheduling Conflicts: There may be other scheduled activities or resources that conflict with the proposed new start date.
  Resource Availability: The resources required for the task may not be available on the proposed new start date.
  Project Planning Settings: The project may have specific settings or rules that prevent the start date from being moved forward.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Dependencies: Review the dependencies of the task or project. Ensure that all predecessor tasks are completed or that their completion dates allow for the proposed