How To Fix /SAPAPO/SDP_DEP006 - Start date is outside the data reading range (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SDP_DEP -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Start date is outside the data reading range (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP_DEP006 - Start date is outside the data reading range (&1) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP_DEP006 Start date is outside the data reading range (&1) typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when working with the Supply Network Planning (SNP) or Demand Planning (DP) modules. This error indicates that the start date you are trying to use for a planning run or data retrieval is outside the defined data reading range in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Date Range Configuration: The date you are trying to use is not within the range that has been configured in the system for reading data. This could be due to the planning horizon being set too short or the data not being available for the specified date.
  Master Data Issues: The relevant master data (like product, location, etc.) may not be available for the specified date.
  Planning Version: The planning version you are using may not have data for the specified date range.
  Data Locking: There may be data locking issues that prevent access to the required data for the specified date.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Reading Range:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP APO and check the data reading range settings. You can find this in the configuration for the specific planning area you are working with.
  Adjust the data reading range to include the start date you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Horizon:
  
  If the planning horizon is too short, consider extending it to include the required dates.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the relevant master data is available and correctly maintained for the specified date. Check if the product and location are active and have the necessary data for the date in question.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Version:
  
  Make sure you are using the correct planning version that contains the data for the specified date range.
  
  
  
  Data Locking:
  
  Investigate if there are any data locks that might be preventing access to the required data. You can check for any active locks in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific planning area and error message for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for demand planning) or /SAPAPO/SNP94 (for supply network planning) to check the data and settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the data for the specified date range.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully perform your planning activities in SAP APO.