How To Fix /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT260 - Activity/mode &1 has a net duration outside of the optimization horizon

/SAPAPO/CDPSOPT260 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT -

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Activity/mode &1 has a net duration outside of the optimization horizon

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT260 - Activity/mode &1 has a net duration outside of the optimization horizon ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT260 indicates that there is an issue with the activity or mode specified in the optimization process of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the error states that the net duration of the activity/mode is outside of the defined optimization horizon.
  
  Cause:
  
  Optimization Horizon: The optimization horizon is the time frame within which the planning and scheduling activities are considered. If the net duration of the activity exceeds this horizon, the system cannot process it.
  Activity Configuration: The activity or mode may have been configured with a duration that is not compatible with the defined optimization horizon.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters set for the specific planning area may not align with the activity's requirements.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Adjust Optimization Horizon: Review and, if necessary, extend the optimization horizon in the planning settings to