How To Fix /SAPAPO/RRP302 - Period end &1/&2 before period start &3/&4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RRP -

• Message number: 302

• Message text: Period end &1/&2 before period start &3/&4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP302 - Period end &1/&2 before period start &3/&4 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP302 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue related to the planning periods. The message indicates that there is a conflict between the period end date and the period start date in your planning setup.
  Cause:
  The error message /SAPAPO/RRP302 is triggered when:
  
  The end date of a planning period (indicated by &1/&2) is set before the start date of the next planning period (indicated by &3/&4).
  This can happen due to incorrect configuration of the planning calendar or planning periods in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Planning Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/PPDS or /SAPAPO/RRP3 to check the planning periods defined in your system.
  Verify the start and end dates of the planning periods to ensure they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Adjust Period Settings:
  
  If you find that the end date of one period overlaps or is incorrectly set before the start date of the next period, adjust the dates accordingly.
  Ensure that the periods are sequential and that there are no gaps or overlaps.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP APO system related to the planning calendar and periods.
  Make sure that the settings align with your business requirements and that they are correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Re-run Planning:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the planning process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or need more detailed guidance, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or APO consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/PPDS - For production planning and detailed scheduling.
  /SAPAPO/RRP3 - For interactive planning.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  User Forums:
  
  Consider visiting SAP Community forums or other user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /SAPAPO/RRP302 error message in your SAP system.