How To Fix /SAPAPO/RSP602 - End date of checking horizon & is earlier than start date check. hor. &

/SAPAPO/RSP602 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RSP -

• Message number: 602

• Message text: End date of checking horizon & is earlier than start date check. hor. &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RSP602 - End date of checking horizon & is earlier than start date check. hor. & ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RSP602 indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of the checking horizon dates in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, it means that the end date of the checking horizon is set earlier than the start date, which is logically incorrect and prevents the system from performing the necessary checks.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Error: The checking horizon dates have been incorrectly configured in the system. This can happen if the dates were manually entered or if there was an error during a system update or migration.
  Data Entry Mistake: Users may have inadvertently entered the end date before the start date when setting up planning parameters.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data that affect the planning horizon settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the checking horizon in the APO system.
  Verify the start and end dates of the checking horizon. Ensure that