How To Fix RU203 - Start time is later than finish time - check entry

RU203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Start time is later than finish time - check entry

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RU203 - Details

• The SAP error message RU203 ("Start time is later than finish time - check entry") typically occurs in the context of scheduling or planning activities, such as in project management or production planning. This error indicates that the start time you have entered for a task or activity is later than the finish time, which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Time Entry: The most common cause is simply entering the start time and finish time incorrectly. For example, if you enter a start time of 3 PM and a finish time of 2 PM, the system will generate this error.
  Time Zone Issues: If your system is set to different time zones, it may lead to confusion in time entries.
  Date Changes: If the date is not considered while entering the times, it can lead to a situation where the start time appears to be later than the finish time.
  Data Migration Issues: If data