How To Fix /SAPPO/MSG408 - Time interval was specified incorrectly (no start date)

/SAPPO/MSG408 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPO/MSG -

• Message number: 408

• Message text: Time interval was specified incorrectly (no start date)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPO/MSG408 - Time interval was specified incorrectly (no start date) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPO/MSG408 indicates that a time interval was specified incorrectly, specifically that no start date has been provided. This error typically occurs in the context of planning or scheduling functions within SAP, such as in the Project System (PS) or Production Planning (PP) modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a start date in a time interval that is required for processing. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Missing Input: The user did not enter a start date when prompted for a time interval.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system configuration may require a start date for certain operations, and it is not being provided.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry process, leading to the omission of the start date.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that all required fields, especially the start date, are filled in