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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 the CTM settings or the order types being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Order Number: Verify that the order number mentioned in the error message is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the order in the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code CO03 for production orders).
  Review Planning Parameters: Ensure that the planning parameters and settings for the CTM run are correctly configured. This includes checking the planning version and the range of order numbers that are allowed.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check to ensure that all relevant orders are correctly set up and that there are no missing or inconsistent entries.
  Adjust Planning Version: If the order is not included in the current planning version, consider adjusting the planning version settings to include the order.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for CTM and APO to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/CTM for running CTM and CO03 for viewing production orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  CTM Configuration: Review the configuration settings for CTM in the SAP APO system, including the order types and planning parameters.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user executing the CTM run has the necessary authorizations to access the order data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.