How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON114 - Start date is later than end date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON -

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Start date is later than end date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON114 - Start date is later than end date ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON114 indicates that there is an issue with the date range specified for a season in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the error states that the start date is later than the end date, which is logically incorrect.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered the start date as a later date than the end date when defining a season.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or manually uploaded, there may be inconsistencies in the date formats or values.
  System Configuration Errors: There could be issues in the configuration settings that lead to incorrect date handling.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Dates:
  
  Go to the transaction or screen where the season is defined.
  Verify the start and end dates for the season. Ensure that the start date is earlier than the end date.
  
  
  
  Correct the Dates:
  
  If you find that the start date is indeed later than the end date, correct it by entering the appropriate dates.
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that date formats and values were correctly handled.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for guidance on how to properly define seasons and manage date entries.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making corrections, test the changes to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking and correcting the dates, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes related to APO and season management, such as /SAPAPO/SEASON to manage seasons.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to make changes to season definitions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON114 error and ensure that your season definitions are correctly set up in SAP APO.