How To Fix /SCMB/SCHED_LOG104 - Fixed date earlier than the initial date of activity scheduling

/SCMB/SCHED_LOG104 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/SCHED_LOG -

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Fixed date earlier than the initial date of activity scheduling

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/SCHED_LOG104 - Fixed date earlier than the initial date of activity scheduling ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/SCHED_LOG104 indicates that there is a fixed date that is earlier than the initial date set for activity scheduling in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. This error typically arises during the scheduling of activities in the SCM environment, particularly when working with planning and scheduling functions.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Date Configuration: The fixed date you are trying to set for an activity is before the defined initial date for that activity. This can happen if the scheduling parameters or the activity's start date are not configured correctly.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the date entry, where the user inadvertently inputs an incorrect date.
  System Settings: The system settings for scheduling may not align with the intended scheduling logic, leading to conflicts in date assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Activity Dates:
  
  Review the initial date set for