How To Fix WL866 - Requested start & & is later than latest start & &

WL866 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 866

• Message text: Requested start & & is later than latest start & &

What causes this issue?

The requested start is later than the latest start specified.

System Response

The action was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Enter a latest start date/time which is later than the start date/time
you have requested. The following conditions apply:
The requested start must be before the requested end
The latest start must be before the latest end
The requested start must be before the latest start
The requested end must be before the latest end
However, it is not necessary that ALL 'starts' are earlier than ALL
'ends'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL866 - Requested start & & is later than latest start & & ?

  The SAP error message WL866 indicates that there is a scheduling issue in the context of work scheduling or project management. Specifically, it means that the requested start date for a task or activity is later than the latest start date that has been determined for that task. This can occur in various SAP modules, such as SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Production Planning (PP).
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Dates: The requested start date may have been entered incorrectly, or there may be a misunderstanding of the scheduling logic.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or constraints that have been set up in the project or production order that restrict the start date.
  Resource Availability: The resources required for the task may not be available, leading to a later start date being calculated.
  Scheduling Parameters: The scheduling parameters or settings in the system may not be configured correctly, leading to discrepancies in the calculated dates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Verify