How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM4303 - Select Demand According to Deployment Horizon

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM4 -

• Message number: 303

• Message text: Select Demand According to Deployment Horizon

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM4303 - Select Demand According to Deployment Horizon ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM4303 Select Demand According to Deployment Horizon typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), specifically when using the Capable-to-Match (CTM) planning function. This error indicates that the demand selected for planning does not fall within the defined deployment horizon.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Deployment Horizon Not Set Properly: The deployment horizon in the planning settings may not be configured correctly, leading to a mismatch between the demand and the planning horizon.
  Demand Outside of Horizon: The demand that is being considered for planning is scheduled for a time period that is outside the defined deployment horizon.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning area or the planning version that is being used.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Deployment Horizon Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the planning area in SAP APO.
  Verify the deployment horizon settings to ensure they are correctly defined. The deployment horizon should encompass the time frame of the demand you are trying to plan.
  
  
  
  Adjust Demand Dates:
  
  Review the demand data to ensure that it falls within the deployment horizon. If necessary, adjust the dates of the demand to fit within the defined horizon.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the planning area and ensure that it is set up correctly to include the necessary time periods for demand planning.
  
  
  
  Run Planning with Different Parameters:
  
  If applicable, try running the planning process with different parameters or settings to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on configuring deployment horizons and handling demand in CTM.
  
  
  
  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: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/CTM for running the CTM planning process or /SAPAPO/SDP94 for demand planning.
  Planning Books: Ensure that the planning books used for demand planning are correctly set up and aligned with the deployment horizon.
  APO Version: Be aware of the version of SAP APO you are using, as there may be specific notes or patches related to this error in different versions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SAPAPO/CTM4303 error message.