How To Fix /SAPAPO/SEQ131 - No item determined. Order lies outside the optimization period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SEQ -

• Message number: 131

• Message text: No item determined. Order lies outside the optimization period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SEQ131 - No item determined. Order lies outside the optimization period ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SEQ131 No item determined. Order lies outside the optimization period typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a suitable item for a given order because the order's scheduling falls outside the defined optimization period.
  Cause:
  
  Optimization Period Settings: The optimization period is defined in the planning settings. If the order's requested delivery date or production date is outside this period, the system will not consider it for planning.
  Order Dates: The order may have been created with dates that are not within the planning horizon set in the system.
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may not include the order due to its settings or configuration.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data (e.g., product, location, or resource) that prevent the order from being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Adjust Optimization Period: Review and, if necessary, extend the optimization period in the planning settings. This can be done in the configuration settings of the APO system.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP APO and adjust the optimization horizon.
  
  
  
  Check Order Dates: Verify the dates of the order in question. If they are indeed outside the optimization period, consider adjusting the order dates to fall within the defined period.
  
  
  Review Planning Version: Ensure that the planning version being used includes the order. You may need to switch to a different planning version that encompasses the order's dates.
  
  
  Master Data Review: Check the master data related to the product, location, and resources to ensure they are correctly set up and active for the planning period in question.
  
  
  Re-run Planning: After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the planning process to see if the order is now considered.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning board) or /SAPAPO/OM17 (for order management) to analyze and troubleshoot the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on configuring planning horizons and optimization settings in SAP APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your orders are processed correctly within the optimization framework of SAP APO.