How To Fix SI024 - Actual start is in the future

SI024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SI - Implementation Guide - Status control

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Actual start is in the future

What causes this issue?

The date specified for the actual start is in the future.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Specify today's date for the actual start, or a date in the past.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SI024 - Actual start is in the future ?

  The SAP error message SI024 "Actual start is in the future" typically occurs in the context of project management or production planning within SAP. This error indicates that the system has detected that the actual start date of a task or activity is set to a date that is later than the current date. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to record actual times for activities that have not yet started.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered a future date for the actual start of a task or activity.
  System Date Settings: The system date may be incorrectly set, leading to discrepancies in date comparisons.
  Project Scheduling Issues: The project or task may not be scheduled correctly, leading to conflicts in the timeline.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in date formats or values.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the