How To Fix /PM0/APP_FBSI_MSG007 - Error in derivation of durations: End date is initial

/PM0/APP_FBSI_MSG007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/APP_FBSI_MSG -

• Message number: 007

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/APP_FBSI_MSG007 - Error in derivation of durations: End date is initial ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/APP_FBSI_MSG007 indicates that there is an issue with the derivation of durations in a process, specifically that the end date is initial (i.e., not set or empty). This error typically occurs in the context of project management or planning scenarios where a duration calculation is required, but the necessary date information is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing End Date: The most common cause of this error is that the end date for a task, project, or activity has not been defined. This could be due to data entry errors or incomplete data.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the project or planning settings that prevent the system from deriving the end date correctly.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data that lead to the end date not being recognized or derived properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Entry: Verify that all relevant fields, especially the end date, are filled in