How To Fix /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER169 - Production process model/PDS &1: Execution ends outside of validity per.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER -

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Production process model/PDS &1: Execution ends outside of validity per.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER169 - Production process model/PDS &1: Execution ends outside of validity per. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER169 indicates that there is an issue with the Production Process Model (PDS) in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Specifically, the error states that the execution of the PDS ends outside of its validity period. This typically means that the PDS is not valid for the time period in which you are trying to execute the planning run.
  Cause:
  
  Validity Period: The PDS has a defined validity period (start and end dates). If the planning run is scheduled to execute outside of this period, the error will occur.
  PDS Configuration: The PDS may not be properly configured or may have been changed, leading to a mismatch in the expected execution time.
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may not have the correct PDS assigned or may be outdated.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or planning data that affect the validity of the PDS.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Validity Dates: Verify the validity period of the PDS in the APO system. Ensure that the planning run is scheduled within this period.
  
  You can check this in the transaction /SAPAPO/PDS or through the relevant master data transaction.
  
  
  
  Update PDS: If the PDS is outdated or incorrectly configured, update it to ensure it covers the required planning horizon.
  
  You may need to create a new PDS or adjust the existing one to extend its validity.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Version: Ensure that the correct planning version is being used and that it has the appropriate PDS assigned.
  
  Check the settings in the planning book or the relevant planning area.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the master data and planning data to ensure there are no discrepancies that could affect the PDS validity.
  
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/MASTER_DATA to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may be required.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/PDS, /SAPAPO/OPTIMIZER, and /SAPAPO/MASTER_DATA.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your planning runs execute successfully within the defined validity periods of the PDS.