How To Fix SPROJECT356 - Planned start & is after the higher-level planned end &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPROJECT - General Project Management Messages

• Message number: 356

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

What causes this issue?

You have specified a plan start which is after the higher-level plan
end date &V2&, but it must be earlier. This plan end date 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 before &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 SPROJECT356 - Planned start & is after the higher-level planned end & ?

  The SAP error message SPROJECT356 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 to occur after the planned end date of its higher-level project or task. This creates a logical inconsistency in the project scheduling.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entries: The planned start date for a task or project is entered incorrectly, leading to it being after the planned end date of its parent project.
  Changes in Project Timeline: If the timeline of the higher-level project has been adjusted (e.g., the end date has been moved earlier), the lower-level tasks may not have been updated accordingly.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Dates: Check the planned start and end dates of both the higher-level project and the lower-level task. Ensure that the planned start date of the lower-level task is before the planned end date of the higher-level project.
  Adjust Dates: If the planned start date of the lower-level task is incorrect, update it to a date that is before the planned end date of the higher-level project.
  Check Dependencies: Ensure that any dependencies or relationships between tasks are correctly defined and that they reflect the intended project timeline.
  Re-evaluate Project Structure: If necessary, re-evaluate the project structure to ensure that all tasks are logically sequenced and that their dates align with the overall project timeline.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about how to make these changes, consult SAP documentation or your organization's project management guidelines.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ02 (Change Project) to view and edit project details.
  Project Management Best Practices: Familiarize yourself with project management best practices to avoid scheduling conflicts in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional guidance on project scheduling issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SPROJECT356 error and ensure that your project scheduling is accurate and logical.