How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT245 - Product &, location &: DRP start date later than DRP end date

/SAPAPO/MAT245 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 245

• Message text: Product &, location &: DRP start date later than DRP end date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT245 - Product &, location &: DRP start date later than DRP end date ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT245 indicates that there is a problem with the planning parameters for a product at a specific location in the Demand Planning (DP) or Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) module. Specifically, the error states that the DRP start date is later than the DRP end date, which is logically incorrect and prevents the planning process from proceeding.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Configuration: The DRP start date and end date have been set incorrectly in the planning parameters. This can happen due to manual entry errors or incorrect settings in the planning book.
  Master Data Issues: The product or location master data may have been incorrectly maintained, leading to conflicting date settings.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may have incorrect settings or may not be properly configured for the product/location combination.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues with how dates were transferred