How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDRP040 - First Validity Time of Used BOD &1: &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDRP -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: First Validity Time of Used BOD &1: &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP040 - First Validity Time of Used BOD &1: &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP040 typically relates to issues in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically in the context of planning data and the validity of Business Object Data (BOD). The message indicates that there is a problem with the first validity time of the BOD being used in a planning run.
  Cause:
  The error message /SAPAPO/PDRP040 First Validity Time of Used BOD &1: &2 usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Time Period: The BOD being referenced has a validity period that does not align with the planning horizon or the time frame being used in the planning run.
  Missing Data: The required data for the BOD may not be available for the specified time period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that affect how BODs are defined or used.
  Data Consistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data that lead to the BOD being considered invalid for the specified time.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Validity Period: Verify the validity period of the BOD referenced in the error message. Ensure that it covers the time frame you are trying to plan for.
  Data Availability: Ensure that the necessary data for the BOD is available and correctly maintained in the system for the required time period.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to the BOD in the APO system. Ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no discrepancies.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the data to identify any issues that may be causing the BOD to be considered invalid.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of the software.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book) or /SAPAPO/MC62 (for checking BODs) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  APO Documentation: Review the APO documentation for best practices on managing BODs and their validity periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /SAPAPO/PDRP040 error message.