How To Fix /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT259 - Activity/mode &1 finishes outside of the optimization horizon

/SAPAPO/CDPSOPT259 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT -

• Message number: 259

• Message text: Activity/mode &1 finishes outside of the optimization horizon

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT259 - Activity/mode &1 finishes outside of the optimization horizon ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT259 Activity/mode &1 finishes outside of the optimization horizon typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when dealing with production planning and scheduling. This error indicates that a specific activity or mode is scheduled to finish outside the defined optimization horizon, which is the time frame within which the system is allowed to optimize planning activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Optimization Horizon Settings: The optimization horizon may be set too short, causing activities to be scheduled beyond this limit.
  Activity Duration: The duration of the activity or mode is longer than the remaining time in the optimization horizon.
  Scheduling Conflicts: There may be conflicts in scheduling due to dependencies or constraints that push the activity's end time beyond the horizon.
  Incorrect Data: There may be incorrect or incomplete data in the master data or transaction data that leads to unrealistic scheduling.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Adjust Optimization Horizon: Increase the optimization horizon in