How To Fix PSS4_MSG117 - Planned Finish date must be earlier than or equal to &

PSS4_MSG117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSS4_MSG - Message class for simplified Projects

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Planned Finish date must be earlier than or equal to &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSS4_MSG117 - Planned Finish date must be earlier than or equal to & ?

  The SAP error message PSS4_MSG117 indicates that there is an issue with the planned finish date in a project or production order. Specifically, the error states that the planned finish date must be earlier than or equal to a specified date (represented by the "&" symbol in the message). This typically occurs in scenarios where the system is validating date constraints for scheduling or planning purposes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The planned finish date has been entered incorrectly, possibly set to a date that is later than the allowed date.
  Scheduling Constraints: The system has certain rules or constraints that dictate that the planned finish date cannot exceed a certain date, which may be based on project timelines, resource availability, or other scheduling parameters.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the project or production order that enforce specific date rules, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Planned Finish Date: Review the planned finish