How To Fix /SAPAPO/ADV053 - End date is outside of planning buckets profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ADV -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: End date is outside of planning buckets profile

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ADV053 - End date is outside of planning buckets profile ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ADV053 indicates that the end date specified for a planning object (such as a planning order or a forecast) is outside the defined planning buckets in the planning bucket profile. This typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) in SAP, where planning is done in defined time intervals or buckets.
  Cause:
  
  Planning Bucket Profile Configuration: The planning bucket profile defines the time intervals (buckets) for planning. If the end date of the planning object falls outside these defined intervals, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Date Input: The end date may have been incorrectly entered or calculated, leading it to fall outside the range of the defined planning buckets.
  Changes in Planning Horizon: If the planning horizon has been changed or if the planning bucket profile has been modified after the planning object was created, it may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Bucket Profile:
  
  Go to the configuration of the planning bucket profile in SAP APO.
  Verify the defined start and end dates of the planning buckets.
  Ensure that the end date of your planning object falls within these defined buckets.
  
  
  
  Adjust the End Date:
  
  If the end date of the planning object is incorrect, adjust it to fall within the valid range of the planning buckets.
  This can be done in the relevant transaction or planning screen where the planning object is being created or modified.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Horizon Settings:
  
  Check the planning horizon settings in the APO system to ensure they align with the planning bucket profile.
  If necessary, extend the planning horizon to include the required end date.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to planning bucket profiles and APO configuration for further insights.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, test the changes by attempting to create or modify the planning object again to ensure the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for demand planning) or /SAPAPO/MC90 (for planning book configuration) to access relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional fixes or updates that may be applicable to your version of SAP.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to planning profiles and objects in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/ADV053 error and ensure that your planning objects are correctly aligned with the defined planning buckets.