How To Fix RPM_TEAM024 - Role planned start or planned finish is initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RPM_TEAM - Message Class for Team (Team Definition, Project Team)

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Role planned start or planned finish is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RPM_TEAM024 - Role planned start or planned finish is initial ?

  The SAP error message RPM_TEAM024 indicates that there is an issue with the planned start or planned finish dates for a role in a project. This error typically arises in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when using the SAP Project Management (SAP RPM) module.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The planned start date or planned finish date for a role in a project is not set (i.e., it is initial or empty).
  This can happen if the role was created without specifying the necessary date information or if the dates were inadvertently cleared.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RPM_TEAM024 error, you should take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Role Assignment:
  
  Navigate to the project where the error is occurring.
  Check the role assignments for the project team.
  
  
  
  Set Planned Dates:
  
  For the role that is causing the error, ensure that both the planned start date and planned finish date are filled in.
  You can do this by editing the role assignment in the project management interface.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the required dates, save your changes.
  Ensure that the dates are valid and make sense in the context of the project timeline.
  
  
  
  Validate:
  
  After making the changes, validate the project to ensure that there are no other errors or warnings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct dates to enter, consult your project documentation or speak with your project manager.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or solutions for this error.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to edit role assignments and project details.
  Project Management Best Practices: Familiarize yourself with best practices in project management within SAP to avoid similar issues in the future.
  Training: If you frequently encounter issues with project roles and dates, consider additional training on SAP Project Management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RPM_TEAM024 error and ensure that your project roles are correctly configured.