How To Fix /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS165 - Start date > end date for limited forecast change

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS -

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Start date > end date for limited forecast change

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS165 - Start date > end date for limited forecast change ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS165 indicates that there is an issue with the date range specified for a limited forecast change in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the error states that the start date is greater than the end date, which is logically incorrect.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  The user has entered a start date that is later than the end date in the forecast change screen.
  There may be a default date setting or a configuration issue that is causing the start date to be set incorrectly.
  The date format or the way dates are being interpreted in the system may lead to confusion.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Date Inputs: 
  
  Go back to the screen where you are entering the forecast change.
  Ensure that the start date is earlier than the end date. Correct any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Review Default Settings:
  
  Check if there are any default settings in the system that might be affecting the date fields. This can be done in the configuration settings of the APO module.
  
  
  
  Date Format:
  
  Ensure that the date format being used is consistent with the system settings. Sometimes, regional settings can affect how dates are interpreted.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the forecast. Lack of proper authorization can sometimes lead to unexpected behavior.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to forecast changes in APO for any specific guidelines or additional checks that may be required.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches/updates.
  APO Documentation: Review the official SAP APO documentation for best practices on managing forecasts and understanding date handling.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the cause of the error message /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS165.