How To Fix PSSC_HELPER002 - The date period is invalid for item &1 of &2 &3

PSSC_HELPER002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSSC_HELPER - Message cl

• Message number: 002

• Message text: The date period is invalid for item &1 of &2 &3

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PSSC_HELPER002 - Details

• The SAP error message PSSC_HELPER002 indicates that there is an issue with the date period for a specific item in a document or transaction. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or related modules where date validity is crucial for processing items.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "The date period is invalid for item &1 of &2 &3" usually occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Date Range: The start date and end date for the item are not valid. For example, the end date may be earlier than the start date.
  Date Format Issues: The dates may not be in the expected format or may contain invalid values.
  Calendar Settings: The project or item may be linked to a calendar that does not allow for the specified date range (e.g., non-working days).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the project or item that restrict the