How To Fix /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT024 - The start horizon should be before the end horizon

/SAPAPO/CDPSOPT024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT -

• Message number: 024

• Message text: The start horizon should be before the end horizon

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT024 - The start horizon should be before the end horizon ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT024 indicates that there is an issue with the planning horizons defined in your SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system. Specifically, the error states that the "start horizon should be before the end horizon." This typically occurs when the planning start date is set to a date that is later than the planning end date, which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Configuration: The start date for the planning horizon is set after the end date.
  Data Entry Error: During the configuration of planning parameters, the dates may have been entered incorrectly.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the planning object may have incorrect date settings.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may have conflicting date settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Horizon Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant planning area or planning book in SAP APO.
  Verify the settings for the planning horizon, ensuring that the start date is indeed before the end