How To Fix V4004 - The production go-ahead start time lies after the prod.go-ahead end time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V4 - Nachrichten Verkauf (Variable Meldungen und EDI-Meldungen)

• Message number: 004

• Message text: The production go-ahead start time lies after the prod.go-ahead end time

What causes this issue?

You have entered a start date for cumulative production which is later
than the end date for cumulative production.

System Response

The system does not accept the entry or gives a warning message.

How to fix this error?

Please correct the entry in both data fields in cumulative production.
If both fields have not been correctly maintained, the cumulative
production go-ahead quantity, which is only for information purposes,
will not be able to be correctly determined.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V4004 - The production go-ahead start time lies after the prod.go-ahead end time ?

  The SAP error message V4004 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the scheduling of production orders, specifically that the production go-ahead start time is set to occur after the production go-ahead end time. This situation typically arises in the context of production planning and scheduling within the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Time Settings: The start and end times for the production go-ahead may have been entered incorrectly, leading to a situation where the start time is later than the end time.
  Scheduling Conflicts: There may be conflicts in the scheduling of production orders, such as overlapping orders or incorrect lead times.
  Master Data Issues: Problems with the master data for materials, production resources, or routing can lead to incorrect time calculations.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the production planning settings can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Time Entries: Review the production order and ensure that the go-ahead start time is set before the go-ahead