How To Fix CY821 - Selected date &1 is before the start of the time axis &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 821

• Message text: Selected date &1 is before the start of the time axis &2

What causes this issue?

The date you have chosen &V1& is before the start of the time scale
&V2&.

System Response

The section of the planning table at the start of the time scale &V2&
is displayed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY821 - Selected date &1 is before the start of the time axis &2 ?

  The SAP error message CY821 indicates that a selected date is before the start of the time axis defined in the system. This typically occurs in the context of planning or forecasting scenarios where a time axis (such as a fiscal year or planning period) has been defined, and the date you are trying to use falls outside of this defined range.
  Cause:
  
  Date Selection: The date you are trying to use for a transaction or report is earlier than the start date of the time axis.
  Time Axis Configuration: The time axis may not be configured correctly, or the start date may have been set incorrectly.
  Planning Version: The planning version you are using may have a different time axis configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Selected Date: Ensure that the date you are trying to use is within the valid range of the time axis. Adjust the date if necessary.
  Review Time Axis Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the time axis in your SAP system.
  Check the start date and ensure it aligns with your planning requirements.
  
  
  Adjust Planning Version: If you are using a specific planning version, verify that its time axis settings are correct and that the selected date falls within that range.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to configure the time axis and resolve related issues.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using transaction codes related to planning (e.g., SAC for SAP Analytics Cloud, SOP for Sales and Operations Planning).
  Configuration Path: The configuration for time axis can typically be found under the relevant module settings (e.g., SAP APO, SAP BW).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.