How To Fix /SAPAPO/RRP096 - The finish time of the planning horzion is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RRP -

• Message number: 096

• Message text: The finish time of the planning horzion is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP096 - The finish time of the planning horzion is not valid ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP096 indicates that there is an issue with the planning horizon in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, it suggests that the finish time of the planning horizon is not valid. This can occur for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Planning Horizon Configuration: The planning horizon may not be set correctly in the system. This could be due to an incorrect start or end date/time.
  Time Zone Issues: If the system is configured with different time zones, it may lead to discrepancies in the planning horizon.
  System Date/Time Settings: The system date or time settings may be incorrect, leading to an invalid planning horizon.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data that affect the planning horizon, such as incorrect product or location settings.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not be properly configured or may not have a valid planning horizon.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Planning Horizon Settings:
  
  Navigate to the planning area settings in the APO system.
  Verify the start and end dates/times of the planning horizon. Ensure they are set correctly and that the end date is after the start date.
  
  
  
  Review Time Zone Settings:
  
  Check the time zone settings in the system and ensure they are consistent across all relevant configurations.
  
  
  
  Verify System Date/Time:
  
  Ensure that the system date and time are set correctly. You can check this in the SAP GUI by using transaction code SM51 to view the application server's date and time.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the products and locations involved in the planning process. Ensure that all relevant data is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Examine Planning Version:
  
  Check the planning version settings to ensure that it is correctly configured and that the planning horizon is valid for that version.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently releases updates and patches that may resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test run to see if the error persists. This can help confirm whether the changes made have resolved the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/RRP3 (Product View) or /SAPAPO/SDP94 (Planning Book) to analyze the planning horizon and related settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for APO configuration to understand how to set up planning horizons correctly.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.