How To Fix /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT061 - Error reading sources of supply for multiple products: Invalid date.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT -

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Error reading sources of supply for multiple products: Invalid date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT061 - Error reading sources of supply for multiple products: Invalid date. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT061 indicates that there is an issue with reading sources of supply for multiple products due to an invalid date. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to access or process data related to supply chain planning.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date provided in the planning run or in the master data might not be in the correct format or is outside the acceptable range.
  Missing Data: There may be missing or incomplete data for the products in question, such as missing supply source information or planning data.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the APO system that affect how dates are interpreted or processed.
  Time Period Settings: The time period settings in the planning book or the planning version may not align with the data being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Formats: Ensure that all date fields are in the correct format and that they fall within the acceptable range for the planning horizon.
  Review Master Data: Verify that all relevant master data (e.g., product master, location master, source of supply) is complete and correctly maintained.
  Validate Planning Parameters: Check the planning parameters and settings in the APO system to ensure they are correctly configured.
  Adjust Time Periods: Make sure that the time periods defined in the planning book or version are appropriate for the data being processed.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/TSM to run consistency checks on the master data and planning data.
  Check Logs: Review the logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MC62 (for checking planning books) and /SAPAPO/TSM (for consistency checks).
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address known issues.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on APO and supply chain planning for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT061 error message.