How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR101 - Document &1: New product, schedule line lies before start date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR -

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Document &1: New product, schedule line lies before start date

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR101 - Document &1: New product, schedule line lies before start date ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR101 Document &1: New product, schedule line lies before start date typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with product planning and scheduling. This error indicates that there is a scheduling issue with a new product where the schedule line is set to start before the defined start date for that product.
  
  Cause:
  
  New Product Definition: The product has been defined in the system, but the start date for its availability or production has not been set correctly.
  Schedule Line Configuration: The schedule line for the product is created with a date that is earlier than the product's defined start date.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing information in the product master data, such as the availability date or production start date.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the product master data in SAP and verify the start date and availability date for