How To Fix /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS809 - Horizon not found for product &1 Chain &2 Step &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS -

• Message number: 809

• Message text: Horizon not found for product &1 Chain &2 Step &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS809 - Horizon not found for product &1 Chain &2 Step &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS809 indicates that the system could not find a planning horizon for a specific product, chain, and step in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises in the context of deployment or planning processes where the system is trying to access data that is not available within the defined planning horizon.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Planning Horizon: The planning horizon for the specified product, chain, or step has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the product or the planning chain may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or planning data that prevent the system from recognizing the planning horizon.
  Time Period Issues: The time period being referenced may fall outside the defined planning horizon.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Planning Horizon:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP APO and ensure that the planning horizon is defined for the product, chain, and step in question.
  You can check the planning horizon settings in the transaction code /SAPAPO/MC90 (for planning book) or /SAPAPO/DP (for demand planning).
  
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Verify that the product master data is correctly maintained. Ensure that the product is active and that all necessary data is filled in.
  Use transaction code /SAPAPO/MAT1 to check the product master data.
  
  
  
  Review Chain Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the planning chain to ensure that it is correctly set up and that all steps are properly defined.
  Use transaction code /SAPAPO/CC to access the chain configuration.
  
  
  
  Adjust Time Periods:
  
  Ensure that the time periods being used in your planning or deployment process fall within the defined planning horizon.
  If necessary, extend the planning horizon to include the required time periods.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use the consistency check tools available in SAP APO to identify and resolve any inconsistencies in the data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/MC90: Planning Book Configuration
  /SAPAPO/DP: Demand Planning
  /SAPAPO/MAT1: Product Master Data
  /SAPAPO/CC: Chain Configuration
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring planning horizons and managing master data in SAP 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 identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.