How To Fix /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR901 - The PP/DS horizon has not been defined for product &1 in location &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR -

• Message number: 901

• Message text: The PP/DS horizon has not been defined for product &1 in location &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR901 - The PP/DS horizon has not been defined for product &1 in location &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR901 indicates that the Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) horizon has not been defined for a specific product in a given location. This error typically arises when you are trying to run a heuristic or planning run in SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) and the system cannot find the necessary planning horizon settings for the specified product and location.
  Cause:
  
  Missing PP/DS Horizon Definition: The primary cause of this error is that the PP/DS horizon (which defines the time frame for planning) has not been set up for the product in the location specified.
  Incorrect Product or Location: The product or location may not be correctly defined in the system, or the product may not be relevant for the location in question.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data setup for the product or location, such as missing or incomplete data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Define the PP/DS Horizon:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/LOC3 (Location Product Master) or use the relevant transaction for maintaining the product master data.
  Check the settings for the product in the specified location.
  Ensure that the PP/DS horizon is defined. You can set the planning horizon in the "PP/DS" tab of the location product master.
  
  
  
  Check Product and Location Configuration:
  
  Verify that the product and location are correctly configured in the system.
  Ensure that the product is relevant for the location and that all necessary master data is complete.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Parameters:
  
  Check the planning parameters for the product in the location. Ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly, including the planning horizon.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on setting up the PP/DS horizon and related master data.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run the heuristic or planning run again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/LOC3 for location product master maintenance and /SAPAPO/HEUR for running heuristics.
  Master Data: Ensure that you have a good understanding of how master data is structured in SAP APO, including product master, location master, and their interdependencies.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully run your planning heuristics in SAP APO.