How To Fix PE598 - Start date is not within planning period

PE598 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 598

• Message text: Start date is not within planning period

What causes this issue?

You have entered a start date that does not fall within the selection
period for shift planning. This is not allowed.

System Response

The system rejects the entry.

How to fix this error?

Enter a start date within the selection period for shift planning.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE598 - Start date is not within planning period ?

  The SAP error message PE598, which states "Start date is not within planning period," typically occurs in the context of project planning or scheduling within SAP Project System (PS) or similar modules. This error indicates that the start date you are trying to set for a project, task, or activity falls outside the defined planning period.
  
  Cause:
  
  Planning Period Configuration: The planning period may not include the date you are trying to set. This can happen if the planning period is defined with specific start and end dates that do not encompass the date you are entering.
  Project Settings: The project or activity may have specific settings that restrict the dates to a certain range.
  Calendar Settings: The calendar settings for the project or the overall system may not align with the date you are trying to use.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a simple mistake in the date entry, such as entering the