How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR077 - Order and suborder have disjointed periods of validity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR -

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Order and suborder have disjointed periods of validity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR077 - Order and suborder have disjointed periods of validity ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR077 indicates that there is a conflict in the validity periods of an order and its associated suborder in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This typically occurs when the time frames for the main order and its suborders do not overlap, which can lead to issues in planning and execution.
  Cause:
  
  Disjointed Validity Periods: The main order and suborder have been defined with different start and end dates that do not overlap. For example, if the main order is valid from January 1 to January 10, but the suborder is valid from January 11 to January 15, this will trigger the error.
  Incorrect Order Creation: The orders may have been created or modified incorrectly, leading to mismatched validity periods.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the validity periods of orders and suborders.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not have the correct data or may not be synchronized properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Periods: Review the validity periods of both the main order and the suborder. Ensure that they overlap. You can do this by navigating to the order details in the SAP GUI and checking the validity dates.
  Adjust Dates: If the periods do not overlap, adjust the start and/or end dates of either the main order or the suborder to ensure they are aligned.
  Recreate Orders: If the orders were created incorrectly, consider deleting and recreating them with the correct validity periods.
  Data Consistency Check: If data migration is suspected to be the cause, perform a consistency check on the data to identify and correct any discrepancies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing orders and suborders in APO.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking and adjusting the validity periods, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/OM_ORDER to view and manage orders in APO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your orders and suborders are correctly aligned in terms of their validity periods.