How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM1325 - Validity period for component &1 is outside validity period for source &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM1 -

• Message number: 325

• Message text: Validity period for component &1 is outside validity period for source &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1325 - Validity period for component &1 is outside validity period for source &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1325 indicates that there is a mismatch between the validity periods of a component and its source in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), specifically in the context of the Capacity Planning or CTM (Capable-to-Match) functionality.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  The validity period of the component (e.g., a material or resource) does not overlap with the validity period of the source (e.g., a production version or a source of supply).
  The component is being planned or scheduled for a time frame that is not valid according to the defined parameters in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Validity Periods:
  
  Go to the relevant master data (e.g., material master, production version, or resource) and check the validity periods for both the component and the source.
  Ensure that the validity periods overlap. If they do not, you may need to adjust the validity dates.
  
  
  
  Adjust Master Data:
  
  If the validity period of the component is incorrect, update it to ensure it aligns with the source's validity period.
  Similarly, if the source's validity period is incorrect, update it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Parameters:
  
  Check the planning parameters in the CTM settings to ensure that they are correctly configured to allow for the necessary overlaps in validity periods.
  
  
  
  Re-run Planning:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the planning process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing validity periods in APO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/CTM for CTM settings or MM03 for material master data to check and modify the relevant data.
  Master Data Management: Ensure that your master data is regularly reviewed and maintained to prevent such issues from arising in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message or provide patches or updates.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your planning processes run smoothly.