How To Fix /SAPAPO/CDPSFIXING008 - Setup activities can only be deactivated in fixing intervals

/SAPAPO/CDPSFIXING008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CDPSFIXING -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Setup activities can only be deactivated in fixing intervals

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSFIXING008 - Setup activities can only be deactivated in fixing intervals ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSFIXING008 indicates that there is an issue related to the deactivation of setup activities in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically within the context of the Capacity Planning or Production Planning processes. This error typically arises when a user attempts to deactivate setup activities outside of the defined fixing intervals.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  Fixing Intervals: In SAP APO, fixing intervals are defined periods during which certain planning parameters (like setup activities) are locked to ensure stability in planning. Attempting to deactivate or change these parameters outside of these intervals is not allowed.
  Planning Configuration: The configuration of the planning area or the specific planning run may not allow changes to setup activities unless they are within the defined fixing intervals.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Fixing Intervals:
  
  Review the fixing intervals defined in your planning area. Ensure that you