How To Fix P2088 - End date cannot be moved back

P2088 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P2 - Messages for HR Time Management

• Message number: 088

• Message text: End date cannot be moved back

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 the start date forward or extend the end
date for this record.

System Response

The System resets the previous end date where an end date has been
extended.

How to fix this error?

Do not extend the end date.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P2088 - End date cannot be moved back ?

  The SAP error message P2088 ("End date cannot be moved back") typically occurs in the context of project management or resource planning within SAP, particularly when dealing with project scheduling or resource assignments. This error indicates that an attempt has been made to change the end date of a project or task to a date that is earlier than its current end date, which is not allowed due to various constraints.
  Causes:
  
  Existing Dependencies: There may be dependencies or relationships with other tasks or projects that prevent the end date from being moved back.
  Resource Assignments: If resources are assigned to the project or task, their availability and scheduling may restrict changes to the end date.
  Status of the Project: If the project or task is already in a certain status (e.g., completed or closed), changes to the end date may be restricted.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the project management module may enforce