How To Fix SA019 - Event ends before it begins!

SA019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SA -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Event ends before it begins!

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SA019 - Details

• The SAP error message SA019 ("Event ends before it begins!") typically occurs in the context of event management or scheduling within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with time-related data such as events, activities, or tasks. This error indicates that the end time of an event is set to a time that is earlier than its start time, which is logically inconsistent.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Time Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered an end time that is earlier than the start time for an event.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the time data.
  Time Zone Issues: If the system is configured to handle multiple time zones, discrepancies in time zone settings can lead to this error.
  User Input Error: Manual entry errors during the creation or modification of events.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Event Times: Review the start and end times of the event in