How To Fix /SAPAPO/ATP335 - Validity end of product allocation is always the end of a period (&1, &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ATP -

• Message number: 335

• Message text: Validity end of product allocation is always the end of a period (&1, &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP335 - Validity end of product allocation is always the end of a period (&1, &2) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP335 indicates that there is an issue with the validity end date of a product allocation in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the error states that the validity end of product allocation must always be the end of a period, which is defined by the system's configuration.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid End Date: The validity end date for the product allocation is set to a date that does not correspond to the end of a defined period (e.g., month, week).
  Configuration Issues: The periods defined in the system may not align with the dates being used for product allocation.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake during the data entry process, leading to an incorrect end date.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Validity Dates:
  
  Go to the product allocation settings in the APO system.
  Verify the validity start and end dates for the product allocation.
  Ensure that the end date is set to the last day of the relevant period (e.g., the last day of the month).
  
  
  
  Adjust Period Settings:
  
  Review the period settings in the system to ensure they are correctly defined.
  If necessary, adjust the periods to align with the product allocation dates.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error was caused by incorrect data entry, correct the validity end date to match the required format.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on setting up product allocations and understanding period definitions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/ATPL (Product Allocation) to access and modify product allocation settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to product allocations in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/ATP335 error and ensure that your product allocations are correctly configured.