How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2247 - Stop index is larger than the end date for planning

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2 -

• Message number: 247

• Message text: Stop 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_ERROR2247 - Stop index is larger than the end date for planning ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2247 indicates that there is an issue with the planning time frame in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the error states that the "stop index is larger than the end date for planning." This typically occurs when the planning period defined in the system does not align correctly with the data being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Planning Period Configuration: The planning period may not be set up correctly, leading to a mismatch between the start and end dates.
  Data Issues: There may be data entries that reference dates outside the defined planning horizon.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (like product, location, etc.) may have incorrect or missing date information.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not be correctly configured or may not have the necessary data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Period Configuration:
  
  Go to the planning book or the relevant configuration settings in APO.
  Verify that the start and end dates for the planning period are correctly defined and that they encompass the data you are trying to process.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entries:
  
  Check the data entries for any dates that fall outside the defined planning horizon.
  Ensure that all relevant data (like demand, supply, etc.) is within the planning period.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the products or locations involved in the planning process.
  Ensure that all necessary date fields are populated correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Version:
  
  Ensure that the planning version you are using is active and correctly set up.
  If necessary, create a new planning version or adjust the existing one to include the required data.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use the consistency check tools available in APO to identify any discrepancies in the planning data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error for any specific guidance or patches that may be applicable.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book) or /SAPAPO/OM (for order management) to access relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2247.