How To Fix /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR110 - Period duration is longer than short-term planning period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR -

• Message number: 110

• Message text: Period duration is longer than short-term planning period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR110 - Period duration is longer than short-term planning period ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR110 indicates that the period duration specified in your planning run is longer than the defined short-term planning period in your SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system. This error typically arises during the execution of heuristic planning runs, where the system checks the defined planning parameters against the data being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Planning Periods: The duration of the planning period you are trying to execute exceeds the maximum allowed duration for short-term planning as defined in your system settings.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration for the planning horizon or the planning period may not be set correctly, leading to this error when the heuristic tries to process a longer duration.
  Heuristic Settings: The heuristic you are using may have specific requirements regarding the planning period that are not being met.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Period Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP APO and verify the short-term planning period settings. Ensure that the duration you are trying to use in your heuristic run is within the defined limits.
  You can find these settings in the SAP APO under the relevant planning area or in the configuration for the heuristic.
  
  
  
  Adjust Heuristic Parameters:
  
  If you are using a custom heuristic, check the parameters defined for it. Ensure that the planning period specified in the heuristic matches the short-term planning period settings.
  
  
  
  Modify the Planning Run:
  
  If the planning period you are trying to use is indeed longer than the allowed duration, consider breaking it down into smaller periods that fit within the short-term planning constraints.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation for the specific heuristic you are using to understand its requirements and limitations regarding planning periods.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, run a test planning run to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring planning periods.
  APO Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration of planning areas, planning books, and heuristics in SAP APO to better understand how to manage planning periods.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users.
  
  By addressing the configuration and ensuring that the planning periods align with the system's settings, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully execute your planning runs.