How To Fix /SAPAPO/ATP702 - From-date later than to-date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ATP -

• Message number: 702

• Message text: From-date later than to-date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP702 - From-date later than to-date ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP702 indicates that there is a problem with the date range specified in an Availability Check (ATP - Available to Promise) scenario. Specifically, the error message states that the "From-date" is later than the "To-date," which is logically incorrect.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  The user has entered a date range for an availability check where the start date (From-date) is set to a date that is later than the end date (To-date).
  There may be a configuration issue or a bug in the program that is generating the date range incorrectly.
  The dates may be derived from a planning or scheduling function that has not been set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Dates: Review the dates you have entered for the availability check. Ensure that the From-date is earlier than or equal to the To-date.
  
  
  Correct Date Entry: If you find that the dates are incorrect, re-enter the dates in the correct order.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the dates are being generated by a program or configuration, check the settings to ensure that they are set up correctly. This may involve looking at the planning parameters or any custom logic that generates the date range.
  
  
  Debugging: If you suspect that the error is due to a bug or unexpected behavior in the system, you may need to debug the relevant program or consult with your SAP technical team to investigate further.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or function you are using to see if there are any known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with details of the error message, the context in which it occurs, and any steps you have already taken to troubleshoot.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transactions related to ATP checks, such as sales order creation, delivery processing, or during planning runs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on best practices for date handling in ATP scenarios.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in entering dates for ATP checks are trained on the correct procedures to avoid this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /SAPAPO/ATP702 error message.