How To Fix /SAPAPO/CDPSFIXING002 - Specify an interval end date that lies in the planning period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CDPSFIXING -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Specify an interval end date that lies in the planning period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSFIXING002 - Specify an interval end date that lies in the planning period ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSFIXING002 indicates that the interval end date specified in a planning operation does not fall within the defined planning period. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you are trying to fix or adjust a planning object, such as a production order or a demand plan, and the date you provided is outside the allowed range.
  Cause:
  
  Date Outside Planning Period: The end date you specified for the planning operation is beyond the planning horizon defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning period may not be set correctly in the configuration settings, leading to discrepancies between the expected and actual planning intervals.
  User Input Error: The user may have mistakenly entered an incorrect date or time frame.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Period: Verify the planning period settings in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP APO. Ensure that the planning period is set correctly and that it encompasses the date you are trying to use.
  
  
  Adjust Dates: If the end date you specified is indeed outside the planning period, adjust it to a date that falls within the defined planning horizon.
  
  
  Review Master Data: Ensure that the master data (like product master, location master, etc.) is correctly set up and that the planning periods are aligned with the master data settings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for more details on how to set up and manage planning periods in APO.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the planning periods or to the specific planning objects.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for demand planning) or /SAPAPO/MC90 (for configuration) to access the relevant planning data and settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to planning periods and error messages in APO.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in APO for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your planning operations are correctly aligned with the defined planning periods in SAP APO.