How To Fix XM214 - Release only possible with start date

XM214 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XM - XMI interface and SMAPIS messages to XMI log

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Release only possible with start date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XM214 - Release only possible with start date ?

  The SAP error message XM214 ("Release only possible with start date") typically occurs in the context of project management or production planning within SAP. This error indicates that a release action cannot be performed because a required start date is missing for the relevant task, project, or production order.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Start Date: The most common cause of this error is that the start date for the project, task, or order has not been defined. SAP requires a start date to determine when the work should begin.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the project or order management that require a start date to be set before a release can occur.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the start date during the creation or modification of the project or order.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Set the Start Date:
  
  Navigate to the relevant project, task, or production order in SAP.
  Check the details and ensure that a