How To Fix /SAPAPO/PRP126 - Enter start date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PRP -

• Message number: 126

• Message text: Enter start date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PRP126 - Enter start date ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PRP126 Enter start date typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to execute a planning function or transaction that requires a start date, but this date has not been provided.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The user has not entered a start date in the relevant field.
  The start date field is mandatory for the operation being performed, and it is left blank.
  There may be a configuration issue or a missing parameter in the planning function that requires a start date.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enter a Start Date: 
  
  Go to the transaction or planning function where the error occurred.
  Locate the field for the start date and enter a valid date.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are consistently encountering this error, check the configuration of the planning function or transaction to ensure that the start date is set up correctly.
  Ensure that the planning area and planning version are correctly defined and that they require a start date.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Consult the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or planning function you are using to understand the requirements for entering a start date.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If multiple users are encountering this issue, consider providing training or guidance on the importance of entering a start date and how to do it correctly.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to planning in SAP APO, such as /SAPAPO/DP (Demand Planning) or /SAPAPO/SNP (Supply Network Planning).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to perform the planning function, as this can sometimes lead to unexpected errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/PRP126 Enter start date error and continue with your planning activities in SAP APO.