How To Fix /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS620 - Roll-Up Schedule Date &1 earlier than Planning Start Date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS -

• Message number: 620

• Message text: Roll-Up Schedule Date &1 earlier than Planning Start Date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS620 - Roll-Up Schedule Date &1 earlier than Planning Start Date &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS620 indicates that there is a conflict between the roll-up schedule date and the planning start date in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the roll-up schedule date is earlier than the planning start date, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Date Configuration: The roll-up schedule date has been set incorrectly in the planning book or in the deployment settings.
  Planning Parameters: The planning start date may have been set to a later date than the roll-up schedule date, leading to this inconsistency.
  Data Entry Error: Manual entry of dates may have led to an incorrect configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dates:
  
  Review the roll-up schedule date and the planning start date in the relevant planning book or deployment settings.
  Ensure that the roll-up schedule date is not set earlier than the planning start date.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If the roll-up schedule date is indeed earlier, adjust it to be the same as or later than the planning start date.
  You can do this in the relevant transaction or configuration settings in SAP APO.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Parameters:
  
  Check the planning parameters and settings in the APO system to ensure they are configured correctly.
  Make sure that the planning start date is set appropriately based on your planning cycle.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring roll-up schedules and planning dates.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making adjustments, test the changes to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the planning process can proceed as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/DP for demand planning or /SAPAPO/SDP94 for deployment to check and adjust the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to planning settings in SAP APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your planning activities in SAP APO.