How To Fix PPC0014 - Confirmed start time after confirmed finish time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPC0 - Messages for PP Confirmation

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Confirmed start time after confirmed finish time

What causes this issue?

The confirmed start time &V1& &V2& falls after the confirmed finish
time &V3& &V4&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter the times using a start time that falls before the finish time.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPC0014 - Confirmed start time after confirmed finish time ?

  The SAP error message PPC0014, which states "Confirmed start time after confirmed finish time," typically occurs in the context of production planning and control (PP) when there is a discrepancy in the scheduling of operations. This error indicates that the confirmed start time for a particular operation is set to occur after its confirmed finish time, which is logically inconsistent.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Time Entries: The most common cause is that the user has manually entered or confirmed times incorrectly, leading to a situation where the start time is later than the finish time.
  Scheduling Conflicts: There may be scheduling conflicts due to overlapping operations or incorrect dependencies between operations.
  System Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration of the production order or routing may not be set up correctly, leading to erroneous time calculations.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the time data that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Time Entries: Review the confirmed start and finish times for the operation in question. Ensure that the start time is indeed before the finish time.
  Adjust Scheduling: If there are overlapping operations, adjust the scheduling to ensure that operations do not conflict with each other.
  Review Routing and Configuration: Check the routing and production order configuration to ensure that all settings are correct and that there are no logical errors in the operation sequences.
  Reconfirm Operations: If the times were entered incorrectly, you may need to delete the confirmation and re-enter the correct times.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling scheduling errors in your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CO02 (Change Production Order) or CO15 (Confirm Production Order) to review and adjust the production order details.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or bugs related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in production planning and control are adequately trained to avoid common pitfalls that lead to such errors.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide further context for the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PPC0014 error and implement a solution to resolve it.