How To Fix /PM0/APP_FBSI_MSG006 - Error in derivation of durations: Start date is initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/APP_FBSI_MSG -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Error in derivation of durations: Start date is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/APP_FBSI_MSG006 - Error in derivation of durations: Start date is initial ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/APP_FBSI_MSG006 indicates that there is an issue with the derivation of durations in a process, specifically that the start date is initial (i.e., not set or empty). This error typically occurs in the context of project management or planning scenarios where a start date is required to calculate durations for tasks or activities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Start Date: The most common cause of this error is that the start date for a task, project, or activity has not been defined or is left blank.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been an oversight during data entry, leading to an initial (empty) start date.
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the project or planning settings that prevent the system from deriving the start date correctly.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that the start date was not transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check and Set Start Date:
  
  Navigate to the relevant project or task in SAP.
  Ensure that the start date is filled in correctly. If it is blank, enter a valid start date.
  
  
  
  Review Task Dependencies:
  
  If the task is dependent on other tasks, ensure that the predecessor tasks have valid start dates and that the dependencies are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Validate Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to project management or planning in SAP. Ensure that all necessary fields are correctly configured to allow for the derivation of dates.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the project or task data to identify any other potential issues that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and its context.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ02 (Change Project) to access and modify project details.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to edit project details, as lack of authorization can also lead to issues in data entry.
  
  By addressing the missing start date and ensuring that all related configurations and dependencies are correctly set, you should be able to resolve the error message /PM0/APP_FBSI_MSG006.