How To Fix PEP099 - There a tasks with start date in the past in the task plan.

PEP099 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PEP - Schedule Manager: Messages

• Message number: 099

• Message text: There a tasks with start date in the past in the task plan.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PEP099 - There a tasks with start date in the past in the task plan. ?

  The SAP error message PEP099 indicates that there are tasks in a project or task plan that have a start date set in the past. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in Project System (PS) or Project Management (PM) environments, where task scheduling is critical for project planning and execution.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Task Scheduling: The tasks may have been scheduled incorrectly, with start dates that do not align with the current date or project timeline.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during task creation or modification can lead to past dates being set unintentionally.
  Project Delays: If a project has been delayed, tasks that were originally planned to start in the future may now have start dates that fall in the past.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, system settings or configurations may lead to incorrect date assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Task Dates: Check the start dates of the tasks in the task plan. Identify which