How To Fix RPM_UTILITIES143 - Start or finish date is not specified

RPM_UTILITIES143 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RPM_UTILITIES - Messages for Tools and Utilities

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Start or finish date is not specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RPM_UTILITIES143 - Start or finish date is not specified ?

  The SAP error message RPM_UTILITIES143, which states "Start or finish date is not specified," typically occurs in the context of project management or resource planning within SAP. This error indicates that a required date field, either for the start or finish of a project, task, or resource allocation, has not been filled in.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Date Fields: The most common cause is that the user has not entered a start date or finish date in the relevant fields when creating or updating a project, task, or resource.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry, where the user skipped the date fields.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the system configuration may require these fields to be mandatory, and if they are not set up correctly, it can lead to this error.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to enter or modify date fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that