Axis of Burndown Chart displaying irregular dates

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Problem

The x-axis of the Burndown Chart (displaying the current active sprint) is displaying a date well into the future.

Burndown Chart displays future date.

Cause

The x-axis of the Burndown Chart is dependent on the Start/End Date of that particular sprint

Start/End Date of the particular sprint,
Burndown Chart displays timeframe of the sprint.

Resolution

Change the End Date of the Sprint to the desired value

  • Navigate to the Backlog (Plan mode) of the Board and you will see the Start/End date

  • Click on the date and choose the desired date

Updated on April 1, 2025

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