How To Fix /SAPAPO/PCM116 - Production campaignn &1 "&2" overlaps with planning period boundaries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PCM -

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Production campaignn &1 "&2" overlaps with planning period boundaries

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PCM116 - Production campaignn &1 "&2" overlaps with planning period boundaries ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PCM116 indicates that there is an issue with a production campaign in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Specifically, the error states that the production campaign overlaps with the planning period boundaries. This can occur when the start or end dates of a production campaign extend beyond the defined planning periods in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Campaign Dates: The start and end dates of the production campaign are set in such a way that they overlap with the defined planning periods.
  Planning Period Configuration: The planning periods in the system may not be configured correctly, or they may not align with the production campaign dates.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be mistakes in the data entry for the production campaign, such as incorrect dates.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Campaign Dates: Review the start and end dates of the production campaign. Ensure that they fall within the defined planning periods.
  Adjust Planning Periods: If necessary, adjust the planning periods in the system to accommodate the production campaign. This can be done in the configuration settings for planning periods.
  Modify Campaign: If the planning periods cannot be changed, consider modifying the production campaign to fit within the existing planning periods.
  Data Validation: Ensure that all data entries related to the production campaign are accurate and consistent with the planning periods.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/PCM to access the production campaign management area in SAP APO.
  Planning Book: Check the planning book settings to ensure that the planning periods are correctly defined.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on configuring planning periods and managing production campaigns.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the overlap between the production campaign and planning period boundaries, you should be able to resolve the error message and proceed with your planning activities.