How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2246 - Required data index is larger than the end date for planning

/SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2246 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2 -

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Required data index is larger than the end date for planning

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2246 - Required data index is larger than the end date for planning ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2246 indicates that there is an issue with the planning data in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Specifically, the error states that the required data index is larger than the end date for planning. This typically occurs when the system is trying to access planning data that is outside the defined planning horizon.
  
  Cause:
  
  Planning Horizon Misconfiguration: The planning horizon may not be set correctly, leading to attempts to access data beyond the defined end date.
  Data Index Issues: The data index being referenced may not have valid entries for the specified time period.
  Incorrect Time Period Selection: The time period selected for planning may exceed the available data range.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing master data that affect the planning process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Horizon Settings:
  
  Go to the planning book or data view settings and verify the planning horizon. Ensure that the start and end dates are