How To Fix WL857 - Latest start date & & is not in the future

WL857 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WL - Workflow: run-time messages

• Message number: 857

• Message text: Latest start date & & is not in the future

What causes this issue?

The specified start date for the work item is not in the future.

System Response

The action was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Please enter a start date in the future. This is also necessary for the
correct monitoring of the deadlines of a work item.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL857 - Latest start date & & is not in the future ?

  The SAP error message WL857, which states "Latest start date & & is not in the future," typically occurs in the context of work scheduling or project management within SAP. This error indicates that the latest start date for a task or activity is set to a date that is not in the future, which can lead to scheduling conflicts or inconsistencies in project timelines.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The latest start date has been manually entered or calculated incorrectly, possibly set to a past date or the current date.
  System Date Settings: The system date on the server or user’s machine may be incorrectly set to a past date.
  Project Planning Errors: The project plan may have been set up incorrectly, leading to invalid date configurations.
  Dependencies and Constraints: There may be dependencies or constraints that are causing the latest start date to be calculated incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the latest start date entered