How To Fix RPM_CAPACITY_MGR020 - Error: start or finish is initial

RPM_CAPACITY_MGR020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RPM_CAPACITY_MGR - Message Class for Capacity Management

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Error: start or finish is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RPM_CAPACITY_MGR020 - Error: start or finish is initial ?

  The SAP error message RPM_CAPACITY_MGR020, which states "start or finish is initial," typically occurs in the context of project management or capacity planning within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a missing or uninitialized start or finish date for a task or activity in the project or capacity management module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Dates: The most common cause of this error is that the start date or finish date for a project task or activity has not been entered or is left blank.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been an oversight during data entry, leading to the omission of critical date fields.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it’s possible that the date fields were not populated correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the project management module that require certain fields to be filled out.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Task/Activity Details: Navigate to the specific task or activity