How To Fix /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT144 - Start Date of the planning period cannot be less than &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT -

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Start Date of the planning period cannot be less than &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT144 - Start Date of the planning period cannot be less than &1. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT144 indicates that there is an issue with the start date of the planning period in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the error states that the start date of the planning period cannot be less than a specified date (represented by &1).
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Planning Period Configuration: The planning period has been defined with a start date that is earlier than the allowed date in the system. This could be due to a misconfiguration in the planning settings.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The master data (such as product, location, or planning area) may have been set up incorrectly, leading to an invalid planning period.
  
  
  Time Series Data: If you are trying to create or modify a planning book or data view, the time series data may not align with the defined planning period.
  
  
  System Date Settings: The system date settings may be misconfigured, causing the planning period to be interpreted incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Planning Period Settings:
  
  Go to the planning area configuration in the APO system.
  Verify the start and end dates of the planning period. Ensure that the start date is set correctly and is not earlier than the allowed date.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the relevant product or location. Ensure that all relevant dates are correctly configured and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Adjust Time Series Data:
  
  If you are working with a planning book or data view, ensure that the time series data aligns with the defined planning period. You may need to adjust the data or reconfigure the planning book.
  
  
  
  Consult System Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation for any specific guidelines related to planning periods and date settings in APO.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the planning area or master data.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book) or /SAPAPO/MC62 (for planning area) to access and modify planning settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on configuring planning periods and managing master data in APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT144 error message.