How To Fix APO_BAPI_SPP123 - Start date is not specified

APO_BAPI_SPP123 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APO_BAPI_SPP - Messages in SPP BAPIs

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Start date is not specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APO_BAPI_SPP123 - Start date is not specified ?

  The SAP error message "APO_BAPI_SPP123 Start date is not specified" typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when using BAPIs (Business Application Programming Interfaces) related to Supply Network Planning (SNP) or Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS). This error indicates that a required start date parameter has not been provided in the function call.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Parameter: The most common cause of this error is that the start date parameter is not being passed to the BAPI call. This could be due to a programming oversight or a missing input in the data being processed.
  Incorrect Data Mapping: If the data being sent to the BAPI is not correctly mapped or formatted, it may lead to the omission of required fields.
  User Input Error: If the start date is supposed to be provided by user input, it may not have been entered correctly or at all.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BAPI Call: Review the