How To Fix /SAPAPO/MA817 - Date specification from... and to... not in ascending order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MA -

• Message number: 817

• Message text: Date specification from... and to... not in ascending order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA817 - Date specification from... and to... not in ascending order ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA817 indicates that there is an issue with the date specifications in your planning or scheduling process within the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, this error occurs when the date range specified in the planning or scheduling transaction is not in ascending order, meaning that the "from" date is later than the "to" date.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user has entered the dates incorrectly. For example, if you specify a "from" date of January 10, 2023, and a "to" date of January 5, 2023, the system will trigger this error because the "from" date is not earlier than the "to" date.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Date Inputs: Review the date fields in the transaction where the error occurred. Ensure that the "from" date is earlier than the "to" date.
  
  
  Correct the Dates: If you find that the dates are indeed in the wrong order, correct them by entering the appropriate dates in ascending order.
  
  
  Validation: After correcting the dates, re-run the transaction to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  User Training: If this error occurs frequently, consider providing training or guidelines to users on how to correctly enter date ranges in the system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transactions within SAP APO, such as those related to demand planning, supply network planning, or production planning.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP APO documentation for best practices on date handling and planning processes.
  
  By ensuring that date ranges are entered correctly, you can avoid this error and ensure smooth operation within the SAP APO environment.