How To Fix /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN147 - From-date is after to-date -> alternative component &1 &2 &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN -

• Message number: 147

• Message text: From-date is after to-date -> alternative component &1 &2 &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN147 - From-date is after to-date -> alternative component &1 &2 &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN147 indicates that there is an issue with the date range specified for an alternative component in the Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) module of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Specifically, the error states that the "From-date is after to-date," which means that the start date for the alternative component is later than the end date.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the user has entered the dates incorrectly when defining the alternative component. The "From-date" should always be earlier than or the same as the "To-date."
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been recent changes to the master data, it is possible that the dates were not set correctly.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration of the alternative components or the planning object structure that lead to this inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the date entries for the alternative component in question. Ensure that the "From-date" is earlier than or equal to the "To-date." If necessary, correct the dates.
  Review Master Data: If the error persists, check the master data for the alternative component to ensure that all date ranges are correctly defined.
  Data Consistency Check: Run a consistency check on the relevant master data to identify any other potential issues that may be causing this error.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to properly set up alternative components and their date ranges.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/PPM to access the relevant planning board or master data maintenance screens.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the master data and alternative components.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN147.