How To Fix T4316 - Internal error: Start date not intial but key Date is Initial

T4316 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T4 - Time deposit processing

• Message number: 316

• Message text: Internal error: Start date not intial but key Date is Initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T4316 - Internal error: Start date not intial but key Date is Initial ?

  The SAP error message T4316, "Internal error: Start date not initial but key Date is Initial," typically occurs in the context of planning or scheduling within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP PP (Production Planning) or SAP PM (Plant Maintenance). This error indicates a mismatch between the expected values for the start date and the key date in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The error often arises when there is a data inconsistency in the planning or scheduling data. For example, the system expects a start date to be populated, but the key date (which is used for calculations or comparisons) is not set.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the planning parameters or settings that lead to this inconsistency.
  User Input Error: Sometimes, the error can be triggered by incorrect user input during the creation or modification of planning objects.
  System Bugs: In some cases, this error can be caused by bugs