How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM1505 - Demand date &1 does not lie in the planning period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM1 -

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Demand date &1 does not lie in the planning period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1505 - Demand date &1 does not lie in the planning period ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1505 Demand date &1 does not lie in the planning period typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when working with the Capable-to-Match (CTM) planning function. This error indicates that the demand date specified in the planning run does not fall within the defined planning period.
  Cause:
  
  Planning Period Configuration: The planning period may not be set correctly in the system. The demand date falls outside the start and end dates of the planning horizon.
  Demand Data Issues: The demand data being processed may have dates that are not aligned with the planning period.
  Master Data Settings: The master data for the product or location may not be configured correctly, leading to discrepancies in the planning period.
  Time Bucket Settings: The time buckets defined in the planning book may not cover the demand date.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Period Settings:
  
  Go to the planning area settings and verify the planning period configuration. Ensure that the start and end dates encompass the demand date in question.
  Adjust the planning period if necessary to include the required dates.
  
  
  
  Review Demand Data:
  
  Inspect the demand data for any entries that fall outside the planning period. Correct any erroneous dates in the demand data.
  Ensure that the demand is being generated or transferred correctly into the planning area.
  
  
  
  Adjust Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the relevant product or location. Ensure that the planning parameters are set correctly and that they align with the demand data.
  
  
  
  Modify Time Buckets:
  
  Check the time bucket settings in the planning book. Ensure that the time buckets are defined to cover the range of demand dates.
  
  
  
  Run Planning with Correct Parameters:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, rerun the planning process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/CTM for running CTM or /SAPAPO/SDP94 for demand planning to check and adjust settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring planning periods and demand management in APO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the demand dates are within the planning period.