How To Fix /SAPAPO/PMAN013 - Error during calculation of earliest/latest dates, see the planning log

/SAPAPO/PMAN013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PMAN -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Error during calculation of earliest/latest dates, see the planning log

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PMAN013 - Error during calculation of earliest/latest dates, see the planning log ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PMAN013 typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the calculation of earliest or latest dates for a planning object, such as a production order or a planned order. This error can arise due to various reasons, including data inconsistencies, configuration issues, or missing master data.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as incorrect or missing information in the material master, production resources, or work centers.
  Planning Parameters: Incorrect planning parameters or settings in the APO system can lead to issues in date calculations.
  Capacity Constraints: If there are capacity constraints that are not properly defined or are conflicting, it can lead to errors in scheduling.
  Missing Dependencies: Dependencies between different planning objects may not be correctly defined, leading to issues in calculating dates.
  Incorrect Time Settings: Time settings such as lead times, processing times, or transportation