How To Fix /SAPAPO/OUTLDET041 - Detection horizon is from &1 to &2 (periodicity &3)

/SAPAPO/OUTLDET041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OUTLDET -

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Detection horizon is from &1 to &2 (periodicity &3)

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/SAPAPO/OUTLDET041 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OUTLDET041 typically relates to the detection horizon in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error indicates that there is an issue with the detection horizon settings for a particular planning object, such as a product or a location.
  
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that the detection horizon is set incorrectly or is not aligned with the periodicity of the planning object. Specifically, it suggests that the detection horizon spans from a start date (&1) to an end date (&2) with a specified periodicity (&3), and this configuration is not valid or does not meet the required criteria for the planning process.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The detection horizon may not be configured correctly in the APO system.
  Mismatch in Periodicity: The periodicity defined for the planning object may not match the detection horizon settings.
  Planning Object Settings: The settings for the specific planning object (like a product or