How To Fix /SAPAPO/PHAS071 - Production start date &1 of product &2 is outside of the periods

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PHAS -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Production start date &1 of product &2 is outside of the periods

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PHAS071 - Production start date &1 of product &2 is outside of the periods ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PHAS071 indicates that the production start date for a specific product is outside the defined planning periods in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This typically occurs when the production start date you are trying to set does not fall within the allowed time frame defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Planning Period Configuration: The planning periods for the product may not be set correctly, or the production start date is simply outside the defined periods.
  Master Data Issues: The product master data may not have the correct planning horizon or periods defined.
  Date Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the date entry, such as a typographical error or misunderstanding of the date format.
  Time Zone Issues: If the system is set to different time zones, the date might be interpreted differently.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Periods:
  
  Go to the planning book or the relevant configuration settings in APO and verify the planning periods defined for the product.
  Ensure that the production start date falls within these periods.
  
  
  
  Adjust Production Start Date:
  
  If the production start date is indeed outside the allowed periods, adjust it to a date that is within the defined planning horizon.
  
  
  
  Review Product Master Data:
  
  Check the product master data in APO to ensure that the planning horizon and periods are correctly defined.
  Make any necessary adjustments to the master data.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the planning periods or how to adjust them, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant who specializes in APO.
  
  
  
  Check for Time Zone Settings:
  
  Ensure that the time zone settings in the system are consistent and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC62 (for planning book settings) or /SAPAPO/DP (for demand planning) to check and adjust settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on configuring planning periods and handling production scheduling.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the production start date is correctly aligned with the planning periods in your SAP APO system.