How To Fix /SAPAPO/INBND016 - No column found in DRP matrix for end date of examination period

/SAPAPO/INBND016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/INBND -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No column found in DRP matrix for end date of examination period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/INBND016 - No column found in DRP matrix for end date of examination period ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/INBND016 indicates that there is no column found in the Demand Planning (DP) matrix for the end date of the examination period. This error typically arises in the context of Demand Planning and Supply Network Planning (SNP) within SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data in the Planning Matrix: The error usually occurs when the planning matrix does not have a defined column for the specified end date of the examination period. This can happen if the planning horizon is not set correctly or if the data for that period has not been maintained.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the planning area or the planning matrix may not be set up correctly, leading to missing columns for certain periods.
  Time Period Settings: The time period settings in the planning book or the data view may not align with the data available in the matrix.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Planning Matrix: