How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM1228 - Demand time is in the past

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM1 -

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Demand time is in the past

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1228 - Demand time is in the past ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1228 Demand time is in the past typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when dealing with demand planning or supply chain planning scenarios. This error indicates that the demand date specified for a particular planning object (like a product or location) is set in the past, which is not acceptable for planning purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Demand Date: The demand date entered for a product is earlier than the current date.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake during data entry, leading to an incorrect demand date.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the product or location may not be correctly maintained, leading to incorrect demand dates being generated.
  Planning Horizon: The planning horizon may not be set correctly, causing the system to consider past dates as valid.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Demand Date: Review the demand date for the affected planning object. Ensure that it is set to a future date.
  Correct Data Entry: If the demand date was entered incorrectly, update it to a valid future date.
  Review Master Data: Check the master data for the product or location to ensure that all relevant dates are correctly maintained.
  Adjust Planning Horizon: If applicable, adjust the planning horizon settings in the system to ensure that only future dates are considered for planning.
  Re-run Planning: After making the necessary corrections, re-run the planning process to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/CTM for the CTM (Capable-to-Match) planning run or /SAPAPO/SDP94 for demand planning to check and adjust demand data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for APO and CTM for more detailed information on demand planning and error handling.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If you have custom logic implemented, check if any user exits or BAdIs are affecting the demand date calculations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your demand planning processes run smoothly.