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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 the end date is later than the start date.
  Adjust the dates accordingly to correct the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Parameters:
  
  Go to the relevant planning area and check the planning parameters.
  Ensure that all related settings are consistent and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Master Data Review:
  
  Check the master data related to the planning area to ensure there are no discrepancies that could affect the checking horizon.
  Make necessary corrections to the master data if inconsistencies are found.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test run to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the planning process can proceed without issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring checking horizons in your version of SAP APO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC62 (for checking horizon settings) or /SAPAPO/MC73 (for planning area settings) to access the relevant configuration screens.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after making adjustments, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the checking horizon is correctly configured in your SAP APO system.