How To Fix /SAPAPO/ATP012 - Order date lies after the confirmation date

/SAPAPO/ATP012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ATP -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Order date lies after the confirmation date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP012 - Order date lies after the confirmation date ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP012 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the order date and the confirmation date in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, it means that the order date (the date when the order is created or expected to be fulfilled) is later than the confirmation date (the date when the order is confirmed for delivery). This situation can arise due to various reasons, and addressing it typically involves a few steps.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Date Settings: The order date may have been set incorrectly, either manually or through a system error.
  Lead Time Issues: The lead time for production or procurement may not be properly configured, leading to unrealistic order dates.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the ATP (Available to Promise) settings in SAP APO.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to incorrect dates being assigned to orders.
  Time Zone Differences: If the