How To Fix /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS231 - Product/location &1/&2&4: Production start date &3 -> history shortened

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS -

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Product/location &1/&2&4: Production start date &3 -> history shortened

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS231 - Product/location &1/&2&4: Production start date &3 -> history shortened ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS231 indicates that there is an issue related to the production start date for a specific product/location combination in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. The message typically means that the production start date you are trying to use is outside the historical data range that the system has retained for that product/location.
  Cause:
  
  Historical Data Shortening: The system has a defined period for which historical data is retained. If the production start date falls outside this period, the system will generate this error.
  Configuration Settings: The settings for historical data retention might have been configured to a shorter time frame, leading to the unavailability of data for the specified date.
  Data Deletion: Historical data might have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for the specified production start date.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Historical Data Settings: Review the configuration settings for historical data retention in the APO system. You may need to adjust the settings to retain data for a longer period.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually found in the APO area).
  Look for settings related to historical data retention and adjust them as necessary.
  
  
  
  Adjust Production Start Date: If possible, change the production start date to a date that falls within the retained historical data range.
  
  
  Data Recovery: If historical data has been deleted or archived, consider restoring it from backups if available.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for additional insights or updates.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC90 (for planning book settings) or /SAPAPO/DP (for demand planning) to check and modify settings.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and ensure that your production planning processes run smoothly.