How To Fix /SAPAPO/PMAN017 - Planning-related offset at input node must be greater than process-rel.

/SAPAPO/PMAN017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PMAN -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Planning-related offset at input node must be greater than process-rel.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PMAN017 - Planning-related offset at input node must be greater than process-rel. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PMAN017 typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the planning-related offsets in a process chain or planning scenario. This error indicates that the planning-related offset at the input node must be greater than the process-related offset.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by a mismatch between the planning-related offset and the process-related offset in the configuration of the planning process. Specifically, it means that the time offset defined for the planning process is not set correctly in relation to the process that is being executed. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect configuration of the planning process.
  Misalignment of time settings between different nodes in the planning sequence.
  Changes in the planning parameters that have not been properly updated across all relevant nodes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the planning process in the