How To Fix RPM_DATA_CONSISTNECY003 - &1 &2 planning finish date set to project finish date &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RPM_DATA_CONSISTNECY - Consistency messages for date and content checks

• Message number: 003

• Message text: &1 &2 planning finish date set to project finish date &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RPM_DATA_CONSISTNECY003 - &1 &2 planning finish date set to project finish date &3 ?

  The SAP error message RPM_DATA_CONSISTENCY003 typically indicates a data consistency issue related to planning dates in the Project System (PS) or Project Management (PM) module. Specifically, this error occurs when the planning finish date of a project or activity is set to a date that conflicts with the project's finish date.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The planning finish date of a project or activity is later than the project's overall finish date.
  There may be inconsistencies in the project data, such as incorrect date entries or misconfigured project settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Project Dates:
  
  Navigate to the project in question and review the overall project finish date.
  Ensure that the planning finish date for all activities or components is not set beyond the project's finish date.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Dates:
  
  If the planning finish date is incorrect, adjust it to ensure it is within the range of the project's start and finish dates.
  You can do this in the project planning screen or through the relevant transaction codes (e.g., CJ20N for project management).
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  Check if there are any dependencies or constraints that might be affecting the planning dates.
  Ensure that all predecessor and successor relationships are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Use the consistency check tools available in SAP to identify any other potential issues with the project data.
  You can run transaction code CJ_CHECK to perform a consistency check on the project.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing project dates and resolving data consistency issues.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking and adjusting the dates, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CJ20N: Project Builder
  CJ_CHECK: Project Consistency Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to project planning data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RPM_DATA_CONSISTENCY003 error and ensure that your project planning dates are consistent and accurate.