* What "it" refers to: What item or task is being referred to?
* When the deadline is: What is the specific time or date by which the item is needed?
Here are some examples of complete sentences:
* "You need the report by Friday."
* "You need to finish the project by 5 pm."
* "You need the tickets by tomorrow morning."
Let me know if you can provide more context, and I can help you create a complete sentence.