How To Fix /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN120 - Min. interval betw. activities is larger than max. interval &1 &2 - &3 &4

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN -

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Min. interval betw. activities is larger than max. interval &1 &2 - &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN120 - Min. interval betw. activities is larger than max. interval &1 &2 - &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN120 indicates that there is a conflict in the scheduling of activities in the Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) module of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Specifically, the error states that the minimum interval between activities is larger than the maximum interval defined for those activities.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Issues: The minimum and maximum intervals set for the activities in the project may not be aligned correctly. For example, if the minimum interval is set to 10 days and the maximum interval is set to 5 days, this will trigger the error.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry while defining the activities or their intervals can lead to this inconsistency.
  Dependency Conflicts: If there are dependencies between activities that are not properly defined, it can lead to scheduling conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Activity Intervals:
  
  Go to the project or activity definition in the PPM module.
  Review the minimum and maximum interval settings for the activities involved.
  Ensure that the minimum interval is less than or equal to the maximum interval.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the intervals are set incorrectly, adjust them to ensure that the minimum interval is less than or equal to the maximum interval.
  Save the changes and try to execute the operation again.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  Check if there are any dependencies between the activities that might be causing the conflict.
  Adjust the dependencies if necessary to ensure that they align with the defined intervals.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on setting up activity intervals and dependencies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, test the changes in a development or test environment before applying them to production.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/PPM to access the PPM module and review the project activities.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to project settings in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP APO and PPM.