How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM1208 - Planning end date is not within planning calendar

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM1 -

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Planning end date is not within planning calendar

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1208 - Planning end date is not within planning calendar ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1208 Planning end date is not within planning calendar typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the planning end date specified for a planning run does not fall within the defined planning calendar. This can happen during the execution of a planning run, such as a heuristic or optimization run, where the system checks the validity of the dates against the planning calendar settings.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Planning Dates: The planning end date specified in the planning run is outside the range of dates defined in the planning calendar.
  Planning Calendar Configuration: The planning calendar may not be set up correctly, or the relevant periods may not be activated.
  Date Format Issues: There may be issues with the date format or the way dates are being interpreted by the system.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (like product, location, etc.) may not be aligned with the planning calendar.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Calendar:
  
  Go to the planning calendar settings in SAP APO and verify the defined periods. Ensure that the planning end date you are trying to use is included in the active periods of the planning calendar.
  You can check the planning calendar in transaction /SAPAPO/MC62 or similar, depending on your version.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Dates:
  
  Modify the planning end date in your planning run to ensure it falls within the defined planning calendar. This can be done in the planning run parameters.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data related to the product and location is correctly set up and that it aligns with the planning calendar.
  
  
  
  Check Date Formats:
  
  Ensure that the date formats used in your planning run are consistent with the formats expected by the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific configurations or settings that may be relevant to your version of SAP APO.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, run a test planning run to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MC62 (for planning calendar) and /SAPAPO/CTM (for the CTM run).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/CTM1208 Planning end date is not within planning calendar.