How To Fix /RPM/ITEM017 - For item &1 forecasted start &2 is later than forecasted finish &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /RPM/ITEM -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: For item &1 forecasted start &2 is later than forecasted finish &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /RPM/ITEM017 - For item &1 forecasted start &2 is later than forecasted finish &3 ?

  The SAP error message /RPM/ITEM017 indicates that there is a problem with the scheduling of an item in the project management module, specifically related to the forecasted start and finish dates. The message states that the forecasted start date for the item is later than the forecasted finish date, which is logically incorrect.
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Data Entry Error: The start and finish dates for the item may have been entered incorrectly, leading to a situation where the start date is after the finish date.
  Scheduling Configuration: There may be issues with the scheduling settings or configurations in the project management module that are causing the dates to be calculated incorrectly.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or constraints set on the item that are affecting the scheduling of the start and finish dates.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Item Dates:
  
  Navigate to the item in question and verify the forecasted start and finish dates.
  Ensure that the start date is earlier than the finish date. If not, correct the dates accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  Check if there are any dependencies or constraints that might be affecting the scheduling of the item.
  Adjust any dependencies if necessary to ensure that the scheduling is logical.
  
  
  
  Consult Scheduling Settings:
  
  Review the scheduling settings in the project management module to ensure they are configured correctly.
  If there are any custom settings or rules, verify that they are not causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Recalculate Dates:
  
  If applicable, use any available functionality in SAP to recalculate the dates for the item based on the current project schedule.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing project items and scheduling.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ02 (Change Project) to access and modify project items.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or bugs related to this error message.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to project items and their scheduling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /RPM/ITEM017 error message in SAP.