How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM1501 - Order number &1 (internal) is not in range [&2 .. &3]

/SAPAPO/CTM1501 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM1 -

• Message number: 501

• Message text: Order number &1 (internal) is not in range [&2 .. &3]

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1501 - Order number &1 (internal) is not in range [&2 .. &3] ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1501 Order number &1 (internal) is not in range [&2 .. &3] typically occurs in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly when dealing with the Capable-to-Match (CTM) functionality. This error indicates that the order number being processed is not within the expected range of order numbers defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Order Number Out of Range: The order number specified in the error message is not within the valid range defined for the planning run. This could happen if the order number is incorrectly specified or if there are configuration issues.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrectly configured orders in the system.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not include the order in question, or the order may have been deleted or archived.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues with the configuration of