How To Fix SAWE_BO_SA019 - Assignment period cannot be shortened: &1/&2/&3

SAWE_BO_SA019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAWE_BO_SA - Message class for BO Staff Assignment

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Assignment period cannot be shortened: &1/&2/&3

What causes this issue?

The forecast entry for assignment object &v1&, employee &v2& and
activity type &v3& is locked and therefore cannot be deleted.

System Response

The period of this assignment cannot be shortened.

How to fix this error?

Attempt to change the assignment period at a later stage.

Procedure for System Administrators

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SAWE_BO_SA019 - Details

• The SAP error message SAWE_BO_SA019, which states "Assignment period cannot be shortened: &1/&2/&3," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or related modules when there is an attempt to shorten the assignment period of a resource or a project element that is not allowed due to existing constraints.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Existing Assignments: The error usually arises when there are existing assignments or dependencies that prevent the shortening of the assignment period. For example, if a resource is assigned to a task that has already started or is in progress, the system will not allow the assignment period to be shortened.
  
  
  Status of the Project: If the project or task is in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., completed or closed), you will encounter this error.
  
  
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or relationships with other tasks that restrict the ability to change the assignment period.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the