How To Fix /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS142 - Fixed demand end date &1 is before the fixed demand start date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Fixed demand end date &1 is before the fixed demand start date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS142 - Fixed demand end date &1 is before the fixed demand start date &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS142 indicates that there is a problem with the fixed demand dates in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the error states that the end date for a fixed demand is set before the start date, which is logically incorrect.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered the end date of the fixed demand before the start date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been errors in the date formats or values.
  Manual Adjustments: Users may have manually adjusted the dates without ensuring that the end date is after the start date.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Dates:
  
  Go to the transaction or screen where the fixed demand is defined.
  Verify the start and end dates for the fixed demand. Ensure that the end date is later than the start date.
  
  
  
  Correct the Dates:
  
  If you find that the end date is indeed before the start date, correct it by entering a valid end date that is after the start date.
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration:
  
  If the issue arose from data migration, review the migration process to ensure that date formats and values were correctly handled.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing fixed demand in APO.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making corrections, test the changes to ensure that the error no longer appears and that the fixed demand behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for demand planning) or /SAPAPO/SDP96 (for demand management) to access and modify fixed demand settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on fixed demand management.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify fixed demand settings in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your fixed demand dates are correctly configured.