How To Fix SI104 - Planned end & is before the higher-level planned start &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SI - Implementation Guide - Status control

• Message number: 104

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

What causes this issue?

You have specified a plan end which is before the higher-level plan
begin &V2&. The plan end must be after the plan begin &V2&. This plan
begin 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?

Enter a plan end which is after &V2&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SI104 - Planned end & is before the higher-level planned start & ?

  The SAP error message SI104 "Planned end & is before the higher-level planned start &" typically occurs in the context of project management or production planning within SAP. This error indicates that there is a scheduling conflict where the planned end date of a lower-level task or activity is set before the planned start date of its higher-level task or activity. This can lead to inconsistencies in project timelines and scheduling.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entries: The planned end date for a task is manually entered incorrectly, resulting in it being earlier than the start date of its parent task.
  Task Dependencies: There may be a misunderstanding of task dependencies, where the sequence of tasks is not properly aligned.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date fields.
  Changes in Project Scope: Changes in project scope or timelines that have not been updated across all related tasks.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Task Dates: Check the planned start and end dates of both the lower-level and higher-level tasks. Ensure that the planned end date of the lower-level task is after the planned start date of the higher-level task.
  Adjust Dates: If the dates are incorrect, adjust the planned end date of the lower-level task to ensure it is after the planned start date of the higher-level task.
  Check Dependencies: Review the dependencies between tasks to ensure they are correctly defined. Adjust any dependencies if necessary.
  Data Validation: If the error arose from data migration, validate the data to ensure that all date fields are correctly populated.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or guidelines for project planning to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ02 (Change Project) to review and modify project tasks.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to make changes to project plans.
  Training: If this error is common in your organization, consider providing training on project planning and scheduling within SAP to prevent future occurrences.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the error and ensuring that all task dates are correctly aligned, you can resolve the SI104 error and maintain a consistent project schedule.