How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNP137 - Start date is in the past

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNP -

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Start date is in the past

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP137 - Start date is in the past ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP137 Start date is in the past typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly within the Supply Network Planning (SNP) module. This error indicates that the start date for a planning run or a specific planning activity is set to a date that has already passed, which is not allowed in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Setting: The start date for the planning run or activity is set to a date that is earlier than the current date.
  System Configuration: The system may have been configured to prevent planning activities from being scheduled in the past.
  User Input Error: The user may have mistakenly entered a past date when scheduling the planning run.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check and Update the Start Date:
  
  Go to the transaction or screen where you are initiating the planning run.
  Verify the start date field and ensure it is set to a future date (i.e., today or later).
  Save the changes and try to execute the planning run again.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Parameters:
  
  If you are using a planning profile or variant, check the settings to ensure that the start date is correctly defined.
  Adjust any relevant parameters that may be causing the date to default to a past date.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct date to use, consult with your planning team or supervisor to confirm the appropriate scheduling.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If this error occurs frequently and is impacting multiple users, it may be worth reviewing the system configuration settings related to planning runs to ensure they align with business requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may encounter this error in transactions such as /SAPAPO/SNP for SNP planning runs or /SAPAPO/SDP94 for demand planning.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on planning runs and date settings in APO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional guidance on handling date-related issues in APO.
  
  By ensuring that the start date is set correctly and is in the future, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your planning activities.