How To Fix /SAPAPO/PMAN001 - Plan-rel. minimum at relationship must be smaller than maximum interval

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PMAN -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Plan-rel. minimum at relationship must be smaller than maximum interval

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PMAN001 - Plan-rel. minimum at relationship must be smaller than maximum interval ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PMAN001 indicates that there is an issue with the planning relationship in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the error states that the "plan-rel. minimum at relationship must be smaller than maximum interval." This typically occurs when the defined minimum and maximum intervals for a planning relationship are not set correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The minimum interval for a relationship is set to a value that is greater than or equal to the maximum interval. This can happen due to manual entry errors or incorrect data migration.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that define the planning relationships, such as overlapping or conflicting settings.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the products or resources involved in the planning relationship may not be correctly defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Relationships:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/SDP94 (or the relevant transaction for managing planning relationships).
  Review the planning relationships for the relevant product or resource.
  Ensure that the minimum interval is less than the maximum interval.
  
  
  
  Adjust Minimum and Maximum Intervals:
  
  If you find that the minimum interval is incorrectly set, adjust it to be less than the maximum interval.
  Save the changes and re-run the planning process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the products or resources involved in the planning relationship.
  Ensure that all relevant fields are correctly populated and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the APO system to identify any other potential issues with planning relationships or master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on configuring planning relationships and understanding the parameters involved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 for managing planning relationships and /SAPAPO/SDP93 for displaying them.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  APO Configuration: Understanding the configuration settings in APO can help prevent similar issues in the future. Review the configuration for planning areas, planning books, and data views.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your planning relationships are correctly configured.