How To Fix PSS4_MSG116 - Planned Start date must be later than or equal to &

PSS4_MSG116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSS4_MSG - Message class for simplified Projects

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Planned Start date must be later than or equal to &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSS4_MSG116 - Planned Start date must be later than or equal to & ?

  The SAP error message PSS4_MSG116 indicates that the "Planned Start date must be later than or equal to &". This error typically occurs in the context of project management or production planning within SAP, where a planned start date for a task, project, or production order is set incorrectly.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the planned start date for a task or project is set to a date that is earlier than the required date, which is indicated by the placeholder "&" in the error message. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered a date that is earlier than the current date or another related date.
  System Configuration: There may be settings in the system that enforce certain rules regarding date entries.
  Dependencies: The task or project may have dependencies that require the start date to be aligned with other tasks or milestones.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can