How To Fix RPM_DATA_CONSISTNECY031 - Financial planned start &1 exceeds financial finish &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Financial planned start &1 exceeds financial finish &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RPM_DATA_CONSISTNECY031 - Financial planned start &1 exceeds financial finish &2 ?

  The SAP error message RPM_DATA_CONSISTENCY031 indicates that there is a data consistency issue in the Project Management module, specifically related to financial planning. The message states that the planned start date exceeds the planned finish date for a financial element in a project.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Date Entries: The planned start date for a financial element (like a budget or cost) has been set to a date that is later than the planned finish date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been manual entries, inconsistencies may arise.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues with the configuration of the project or financial planning settings in SAP.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Financial Planning Dates:
  
  Navigate to the financial planning section of the project in SAP.
  Verify the planned start and finish dates for the financial elements. Ensure that the planned start date is earlier than the planned finish date.
  
  
  
  Correct the Dates:
  
  If you find that the planned start date is indeed later than the planned finish date, update the dates accordingly to ensure consistency.
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration:
  
  If this issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that dates were transferred correctly. Correct any discrepancies in the source data if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to project financial planning for any specific guidelines or best practices.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the Project Management module to ensure that there are no settings that could lead to this inconsistency.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making corrections, test the changes to ensure that the error no longer appears and that the financial planning functions as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ30 (Project Budget) to access project details and make necessary changes.
  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 financial planning data in SAP.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP Project Management.