How To Fix 6P045 - Date is not within the planning horizon ( & - & )

6P045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6P - Messages for planned independent requirements (Appl.area 60)

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Date is not within the planning horizon ( & - & )

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6P045 - Date is not within the planning horizon ( & - & ) ?

  The SAP error message 6P045: Date is not within the planning horizon typically occurs in the context of planning and scheduling within SAP systems, particularly in modules like SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) or SAP S/4HANA.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the date you are trying to use for planning (e.g., a production date, delivery date, or any other date related to planning activities) falls outside the defined planning horizon. The planning horizon is a specific time frame set in the system that determines the period for which planning can be performed. If the date you are trying to use is before the start of the planning horizon or after its end, this error will be triggered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Planning Horizon Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in your SAP system where the planning horizon is defined. This can usually be found in the