How To Fix /SAPAPO/SCHED_CND806 - Enter a date/time under &1 that is earlier than that under &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SCHED_CND -

• Message number: 806

• Message text: Enter a date/time under &1 that is earlier than that under &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCHED_CND806 - Enter a date/time under &1 that is earlier than that under &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCHED_CND806 indicates that there is a date/time conflict in the scheduling conditions within the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, it means that the date/time entered in one field (denoted as &1) is later than the date/time in another field (denoted as &2), which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in scenarios where:
  
  You are trying to set scheduling conditions (like start and end times) for a process or activity, and the end time is set to be earlier than the start time.
  There may be a misconfiguration in the planning parameters or settings that leads to this inconsistency.
  Data entry errors where the user mistakenly inputs the wrong date/time values.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Date/Time Entries: Review the date and time values you have entered for both fields. Ensure that the date/time in field &1 (the earlier date/time) is indeed earlier than the date/time in field &2 (the later date/time).
  
  
  Correct the Values: If you find that the values are incorrect, update them accordingly. Make sure that the start date/time is before the end date/time.
  
  
  Review Scheduling Conditions: If this error arises from a scheduling condition setup, review the entire configuration to ensure that all conditions are logically consistent.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct values or the configuration, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources related to scheduling in APO.
  
  
  Test Changes: After making corrections, test the changes to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Seek Help: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more specific guidance based on your system configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on where you are encountering this error, you may be using transaction codes related to APO, such as /SAPAPO/SCM for supply chain management or /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning board.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the cause of the error message /SAPAPO/SCHED_CND806.