How To Fix PG210 - Start date after initial entry date (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PG - Error Messages for Master Data Programs

• Message number: 210

• Message text: Start date after initial entry date (&)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG210 - Start date after initial entry date (&) ?

  The SAP error message PG210, which states "Start date after initial entry date (&)," typically occurs in the context of project management or production planning within SAP. This error indicates that the start date of a task, project, or activity is set to a date that is later than the initial entry date, which is not allowed according to the system's validation rules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The start date for a project or task has been entered incorrectly, leading to a situation where it is after the initial entry date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in date formats or values.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific settings or validations that enforce date constraints, which are being violated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the start date and the initial entry date for the project or task. Ensure that the start date is earlier than or equal