How To Fix /SAPAPO/CAPREV059 - Period Start Date cannot be later than Period End Date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CAPREV -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Period Start Date cannot be later than Period End Date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CAPREV059 - Period Start Date cannot be later than Period End Date ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CAPREV059 indicates that there is an issue with the date range specified in a planning or forecasting function within the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the error states that the "Period Start Date cannot be later than Period End Date." This typically occurs when the user attempts to execute a process that requires a valid date range, but the start date is set to a date that is after the end date.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Input: The most common cause is that the user has mistakenly entered the start date as a later date than the end date.
  Data Entry Error: This can happen due to typographical errors during data entry.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration or default settings may lead to incorrect date assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Inputs: Review the date fields in the transaction or report where the error occurred. Ensure that the start date is earlier than the end date.
  Correct the Dates: If the dates are incorrect, modify them to ensure that the start date is before the end date.
  Validation: Implement validation checks in the user interface to prevent users from entering invalid date ranges in the future.
  User Training: Provide training to users on how to correctly enter date ranges in the system to avoid similar errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transactions related to planning, such as demand planning, supply network planning, or any other APO-related transactions that involve date ranges.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional context or solutions for this error.
  Debugging: If the error persists even after correcting the dates, consider debugging the process to identify if there are any underlying issues in the configuration or data that may be causing the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the date ranges are correctly set in your SAP APO processes.