How To Fix /RPM/ITEM018 - For item &1 planned start &2 is later than planned finish &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /RPM/ITEM -

• Message number: 018

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /RPM/ITEM018 - For item &1 planned start &2 is later than planned finish &3 ?

  The SAP error message /RPM/ITEM018 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the planning dates for a specific item in the Resource and Project Management (RPM) module. Specifically, the error states that the planned start date for an item is later than its planned finish date, which is logically inconsistent.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The planned start date (&2) has been entered incorrectly and is set to a date that is after the planned finish date (&3).
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may have been errors in the date fields.
  Manual Adjustments: Changes made manually to the planned dates without proper validation can lead to this inconsistency.
  System Bugs: In rare cases, there may be bugs in the system that cause this error to appear.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Dates:
  
  Navigate to the item in question and review the planned start and finish dates.
  Ensure that the planned start date is earlier than the planned finish date.
  
  
  
  Correct the Dates:
  
  If the planned start date is indeed later than the planned finish date, update the planned start date to a date that is earlier than the planned finish date.
  
  
  
  Validate Changes:
  
  After making the changes, validate the item to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Review Related Items:
  
  If the item is part of a larger project or has dependencies, check related items to ensure that their dates are also consistent.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct dates, consult project documentation or stakeholders to confirm the intended schedule.
  
  
  
  System Check:
  
  If the issue persists after correcting the dates, consider checking for any system updates or patches that may address known bugs.
  
  
  
  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.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to project planning data.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or updates related to this error message.
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to test the project planning functionality to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /RPM/ITEM018 error and ensure that your project planning data is consistent and accurate.