What is 'earliest finish date' in SAP SRD-PRO-PMN - PRO-Project Management?

earliest finish date - Overview

• Component: SRD-PRO-PMN

• Component Name: PRO-Project Management

• Description: The earliest date on which a project task can end. The system generates this date based on forward scheduling.

earliest finish date - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Earliest Finish Date (EFD) is a term used in SAP Project Management to refer to the earliest possible date that a task can be completed. It is calculated based on the task's duration, start date, and any dependencies that the task may have. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP Project Management, the Earliest Finish Date (EFD) is used to determine the earliest possible date that a task can be completed. This date is calculated based on the task's duration, start date, and any dependencies that the task may have. The EFD can be used to plan and schedule tasks in order to ensure that they are completed on time. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When calculating the Earliest Finish Date (EFD) for a task, it is important to consider any dependencies that the task may have. If there are any tasks that must be completed before this one can begin, then their completion dates must be taken into account when calculating the EFD. Additionally, it is important to consider any external factors that may affect the completion of the task, such as holidays or other events. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The Earliest Finish Date (EFD) is closely related to other terms used in SAP Project Management such as Latest Start Date (LSD), Latest Finish Date (LFD), and Slack Time. These terms are all used to help plan