How To Fix /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG273 - Error while determining horizon

/SAPAPO/CFM_MSG273 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG -

• Message number: 273

• Message text: Error while determining horizon

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG273 - Error while determining horizon ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG273 typically indicates an issue related to the planning horizon in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error occurs when the system is unable to determine the planning horizon for a specific planning object or scenario.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning horizon may not be properly defined in the configuration settings for the planning area or the specific planning object.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like product, location, or resource) may be missing or incomplete, which can prevent the system from determining the horizon.
  Time Period Settings: The time periods defined in the planning area may not align with the data being processed, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from calculating the horizon correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Planning Area Configuration:
  
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