How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR020 - No start date set for manual review

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: No start date set for manual review

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR020 - No start date set for manual review ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR020 indicates that there is no start date set for a manual review in the Demand Planning or Supply Network Planning processes within SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when the system expects a start date for a manual review process but cannot find one, which can halt planning activities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Start Date: The most common cause is that the manual review process has not been properly configured with a start date.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the planning book or the data view that is being used for the manual review.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being processed may be incomplete or corrupted, leading to missing parameters like the start date.
  User Input Error: Users may have inadvertently skipped entering the start date when setting up the manual review.
  
  Solution:
  
  Set Start Date: Ensure that a valid start date is set for the manual review process. This can typically be done in the planning book or the relevant transaction where the manual review is configured.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the planning book and ensure that all necessary fields, including the start date, are correctly defined.
  Data Validation: Validate the data being used in the planning process to ensure that all required fields are populated correctly.
  User Training: If user error is a frequent cause, consider providing additional training or documentation to ensure that users understand how to properly set up manual reviews.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on how to configure manual reviews in your version of SAP APO.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/DP for Demand Planning or /SAPAPO/SNP for Supply Network Planning to access the relevant planning books and settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates that could resolve underlying issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  By addressing the missing start date and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your planning activities in SAP APO.