How To Fix /SAPAPO/PMAN018 - Planning-related offset at input node must be smaller than max. interval

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PMAN -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Planning-related offset at input node must be smaller than max. interval

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PMAN018 - Planning-related offset at input node must be smaller than max. interval ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PMAN018 indicates that there is an issue with the planning-related offset at an input node in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the error states that the offset must be smaller than the maximum interval defined in the planning settings.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Configuration Issue: The planning-related offset defined for the input node exceeds the maximum interval that has been set in the planning configuration. This can happen if the offset is incorrectly configured or if the maximum interval is set too low.
  
  
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry for the planning parameters, leading to an offset that is not compliant with the defined maximum interval.
  
  
  Changes in Planning Parameters: If there have been recent changes to the planning parameters or settings, it may have resulted in a mismatch between the offset and the maximum interval.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Planning Parameters:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the planning area or the specific input node in question.
  Verify the maximum interval settings and ensure that they are appropriate for your planning needs.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Offset:
  
  Review the planning-related offset defined for the input node.
  If the offset is greater than the maximum interval, adjust it to a value that is compliant with the maximum interval.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that all relevant configuration settings in the APO system are correctly set up.
  Check for any recent changes that may have affected the planning parameters.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on configuring planning intervals and offsets.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, test the planning run again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MC62 (for planning area settings) or /SAPAPO/MC73 (for planning book settings) to access and modify the relevant configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after making the necessary adjustments, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.