How To Fix /SAPAPO/SDP_PC005 - You should ignore the due dates when planning the process type

/SAPAPO/SDP_PC005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SDP_PC -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: You should ignore the due dates when planning the process type

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/SAPAPO/SDP_PC005 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP_PC005 indicates that there is an issue with the planning process type in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically related to the handling of due dates during the planning process. This message typically arises when the planning process is configured to consider due dates, but the system is set to ignore them for the specific process type being used.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The planning process type may be configured to ignore due dates, but the planning run is attempting to consider them. This can happen if there is a mismatch between the planning strategy and the process type settings.
  Process Type Definition: The process type may not be set up correctly to handle due dates, or the relevant settings in the planning book or data view may not align with the expectations of the planning run.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing information in