How To Fix /SAPAPO/PROD033 - Start date entered automatically

/SAPAPO/PROD033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PROD -

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Start date entered automatically

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PROD033 - Start date entered automatically ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PROD033 typically indicates that the system has automatically set a start date for a production order or a planned order in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This can occur due to various reasons related to the planning parameters, production scheduling, or resource availability.
  
  Cause:
  
  Planning Parameters: The system may have specific planning parameters that dictate when production can start based on lead times, availability of materials, or resource constraints.
  Resource Availability: If the resources required for production are not available at the initially proposed start date, the system may automatically adjust the start date to a later time when resources are available.
  Production Scheduling: The scheduling logic in APO may have determined that the order cannot start until certain prerequisites are met, such as the completion of prior orders or the availability of materials.
  Master Data Settings: Settings in the material master or production version may influence the scheduling