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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 date.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If you find that the start date is after the end date, adjust the dates accordingly. Make sure to save the changes.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data associated with the planning object to ensure that there are no conflicting date settings.
  
  
  
  Validate Planning Version:
  
  If you are using a specific planning version, ensure that the version settings do not have conflicting date ranges.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, run the planning process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue continues, refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on planning horizon settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book) or /SAPAPO/MC62 (for planning area) to access and modify planning settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to planning settings in SAP APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT024 and ensure that your planning horizons are correctly configured.