How To Fix /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT247 - Order &1: Requirements/avail.date &2 lies before optimization horizon

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT -

• Message number: 247

• Message text: Order &1: Requirements/avail.date &2 lies before optimization horizon

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT247 - Order &1: Requirements/avail.date &2 lies before optimization horizon ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT247 indicates that there is an issue with the scheduling of an order in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the message states that the requirements or availability date of a particular order lies before the optimization horizon defined in the system. This means that the system is unable to process the order because it is scheduled to start or finish before the time frame that the optimizer is set to consider.
  Cause:
  
  Optimization Horizon: The optimization horizon is a defined period within which the optimizer can plan and schedule orders. If an order's requirements or availability date falls outside this horizon, the optimizer will not consider it.
  Order Dates: The order may have been created with a start or finish date that is earlier than the optimization horizon.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the APO system that define the optimization horizon incorrectly or do not align with the order's scheduling needs.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Adjust the Optimization Horizon:
  
  Review and, if necessary, extend the optimization horizon in the APO settings. This can typically be done in the configuration settings of the APO system.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area (e.g., in SAP APO, this might be under the planning area settings) and adjust the optimization horizon to include the required dates of the order.
  
  
  
  Modify Order Dates:
  
  If extending the optimization horizon is not feasible, consider adjusting the order's start or finish dates to fall within the current optimization horizon.
  This can be done by editing the order in the relevant transaction (e.g., in SAP ECC or APO).
  
  
  
  Check Planning Parameters:
  
  Ensure that the planning parameters and settings are correctly defined for the planning area in which the order resides. This includes checking the time buckets and planning intervals.
  
  
  
  Review Order Creation Process:
  
  If orders are being created through automated processes or interfaces, ensure that the logic used to determine order dates aligns with the optimization horizon.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for viewing the planning board) or /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT (for optimization settings) to analyze and adjust settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides for detailed steps on configuring the optimization horizon and understanding planning areas.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP APO expert for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the optimization horizon and ensuring that order dates align with it, you should be able to resolve the error message and allow the optimizer to process the order correctly.