How To Fix /SAPAPO/SDP_MD012 - SNP stock transfer horizon is too long (product &1, locatn &2, length &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SDP_MD -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: SNP stock transfer horizon is too long (product &1, locatn &2, length &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP_MD012 - SNP stock transfer horizon is too long (product &1, locatn &2, length &3) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP_MD012 indicates that the stock transfer horizon for a specific product and location is too long. This error typically occurs in the context of Supply Network Planning (SNP) within SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). 
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the stock transfer horizon defined for a product at a specific location exceeds the maximum allowable length set in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Configuration Settings: The stock transfer horizon might be set too long in the planning parameters for the product/location combination.
  Planning Strategy: The planning strategy being used may not be compatible with the defined stock transfer horizon.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or incorrect settings in the master data for the product or location.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Planning Parameters:
  
  Go to the SNP planning book and check the settings for the product and location in question.
  Review the stock transfer horizon settings and adjust them to be within the acceptable limits.
  
  
  
  Adjust Stock Transfer Horizon:
  
  Navigate to the SNP configuration settings and modify the stock transfer horizon for the affected product/location combination.
  Ensure that the horizon is set to a value that is within the system's limits.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the product and location to ensure that all relevant settings are correct.
  Look for any discrepancies in the product master data or location master data that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on stock transfer horizons and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, run a test planning run to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (SNP Planning Book) or /SAPAPO/MC62 (Maintain Master Data) to access relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  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 identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.