How To Fix /SAPAPO/RRP_PT009 - The start date lies more than 30 days in the past

/SAPAPO/RRP_PT009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RRP_PT -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: The start date lies more than 30 days in the past

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_PT009 - The start date lies more than 30 days in the past ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_PT009 indicates that the start date specified for a planning or scheduling operation lies more than 30 days in the past. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to execute a planning run or when working with the production planning and detailed scheduling (PP/DS) functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system has a restriction on how far back in time you can plan or schedule activities. The 30-day limit is often set to ensure that planning is focused on the near future, which is more relevant for operational decision-making. Planning too far back can lead to inaccuracies and inefficiencies in the planning process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Adjust the Start Date: Change the start date of your planning run or scheduling operation to be within the last 30 days or in