How To Fix SI103 - Planned end & is after the higher-level planned end &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SI - Implementation Guide - Status control

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Planned end & is after the higher-level planned end &

What causes this issue?

You have specified a plan end which is after the higher-level plan end
date &V2&. The plan end must not be after the plan end date &V2&. This
plan end date is specified by the document at the higher hierarchy
level.

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 a plan end which is before &V2&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SI103 - Planned end & is after the higher-level planned end & ?

  The SAP error message SI103, which states "Planned end & is after the higher-level planned end &," typically occurs in the context of project management or production planning within SAP. This error indicates that the planned end date of a lower-level task or activity is set to a date that is later than the planned end date of its higher-level task or project. This inconsistency can lead to scheduling conflicts and logical errors in project timelines.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The planned end date for a lower-level task was manually entered incorrectly, leading to it being set later than the higher-level task.
  Changes in Higher-Level Task: The planned end date of the higher-level task may have been changed after the lower-level task was created, resulting in a mismatch.
  Dependencies and Relationships: The relationships between tasks (such as finish-to-start) may not be correctly defined, causing the system to flag this inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Dates: Check the planned end dates of both the higher-level and lower-level tasks. Ensure that the lower-level task's planned end date is not later than that of the higher-level task.
  Adjust Dates: If the lower-level task's planned end date is incorrect, adjust it to be on or before the higher-level task's planned end date.
  Check Dependencies: Review the task dependencies and relationships to ensure they are correctly defined. Adjust them if necessary to reflect the correct sequence of tasks.
  Re-evaluate Project Plan: If the project plan has changed, consider re-evaluating the entire schedule to ensure all tasks align with the new timelines.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ02 (Change Project) to view and edit project details.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on project management and scheduling.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to make changes to project plans and schedules.
  Testing Changes: After making adjustments, test the changes in a development or test environment before applying them to the production environment to avoid further issues.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the error and ensuring that all planned dates are logically consistent, you can resolve the SI103 error and maintain a coherent project schedule.