How To Fix /SAPAPO/RSP607 - No period start date exists for the restriction start date

/SAPAPO/RSP607 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RSP -

• Message number: 607

• Message text: No period start date exists for the restriction start date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RSP607 - No period start date exists for the restriction start date ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RSP607 No period start date exists for the restriction start date typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the planning data, particularly related to time periods and restrictions.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Period Start Date: The system cannot find a valid period start date for the specified restriction start date. This can happen if the planning calendar is not properly defined or if the time periods are not set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the planning area or the time series may not be aligned with the data being processed, leading to discrepancies.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from recognizing the appropriate time periods.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following