How To Fix /SAPAPO/SRVF_SRVLOSS055 - Start of selection period for sales orders lies in the future

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SRVF_SRVLOSS -

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Start of selection period for sales orders lies in the future

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRVF_SRVLOSS055 - Start of selection period for sales orders lies in the future ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRVF_SRVLOSS055 indicates that the start of the selection period for sales orders is set in the future. This typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to process sales orders or perform planning activities that reference a time frame that has not yet begun.
  
  Cause:
  
  Future Date Configuration: The selection period for sales orders is defined with a start date that is later than the current date. This can happen if the planning horizon is set incorrectly or if the user is trying to analyze or process data for a time frame that has not yet occurred.
  System Date Settings: The system date might be incorrectly set, leading to discrepancies in date calculations.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters or settings in the APO system may not be configured correctly, leading to future dates being considered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Selection Period: Review the selection period settings in the transaction