How To Fix SPROJECT355 - Planned start & is before the higher-level planned start &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPROJECT - General Project Management Messages

• Message number: 355

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

What causes this issue?

You have specified a plan start before the higher-level plan start &V2&
,but it must be on or after &V2&, which is specified by higher-level
activities in the hierarchy.

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 start after or on &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPROJECT355 - Planned start & is before the higher-level planned start & ?

  The SAP error message SPROJECT355 indicates that there is a conflict in the scheduling of a project or a task within a project. Specifically, it means that the planned start date of a lower-level project or task is set before the planned start date of its higher-level project. This can create inconsistencies in project scheduling and planning.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The planned start date for the lower-level task was entered incorrectly, making it earlier than the planned start date of the higher-level project.
  Project Structure Issues: There may be issues with the hierarchy of the project structure, where the relationships between tasks and projects are not properly defined.
  Changes in Project Dates: If the planned start date of the higher-level project was changed after the lower-level task was created, it could lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the planned start dates of both the higher-level project and the lower-level task. Ensure that the planned start date of the lower-level task is not earlier than that of the higher-level project.
  Adjust Dates: If the lower-level task's planned start date is incorrect, adjust it to be on or after the planned start date of the higher-level project.
  Review Project Structure: Ensure that the project hierarchy is correctly defined and that all tasks are properly linked to their respective higher-level projects.
  Use Project Management Tools: Utilize SAP project management tools to visualize the project timeline and dependencies, which can help in identifying and correcting scheduling issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ02 (Change Project) to make the necessary adjustments.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed guidance on project management and scheduling within SAP.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to project dates and structures.
  
  If the issue persists after making the necessary adjustments, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a project management expert familiar with SAP systems.