How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_CAP118 - Observe production horizon

/SAPAPO/MSDP_CAP118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_CAP -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Observe production horizon

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_CAP118 - Observe production horizon ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_CAP118 with the description "Observe production horizon" typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) within SAP, particularly when dealing with capacity planning and production scheduling.
  
  Cause:
  This error message is triggered when the planning process attempts to schedule production activities outside the defined production horizon. The production horizon is a time frame within which production planning is considered valid and feasible. If the planning request falls outside this horizon, the system raises this error to prevent scheduling activities that cannot be realistically executed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the /SAPAPO/MSDP_CAP118 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Production Horizon Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the production horizon in your SAP APO system. This can typically be found in the configuration settings for the specific planning area or in the global settings for the APO system.
  Ensure that the production horizon is set appropriately for your planning needs. You