How To Fix /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_SMI109 - Customer horizon (&1 - &2) lies outside of the display horizon

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_SMI -

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Customer horizon (&1 - &2) lies outside of the display horizon

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_SMI109 - Customer horizon (&1 - &2) lies outside of the display horizon ?

  The SAP error message /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_SMI109 indicates that the customer horizon specified in a certain transaction or report lies outside the defined display horizon. This typically occurs in the context of monitoring or reporting tools within SAP, particularly in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) or similar modules.
  Cause:
  
  Horizon Definition: The display horizon is a predefined time frame within which data is displayed or processed. If the customer horizon (the time frame for which you are trying to view or analyze data) exceeds this defined display horizon, the system will trigger this error.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the display horizon may not be aligned with the requirements of the business process or the specific transaction being executed.
  Data Availability: The data for the specified customer horizon may not be available or may not have been loaded into the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Adjust the Display Horizon: 
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the display horizon in the relevant SAP module (e.g., SCM).
  Increase the display horizon to encompass the customer horizon you are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Check Customer Horizon Settings: 
  
  Review the settings for the customer horizon to ensure they are correctly defined and within the acceptable range of the display horizon.
  
  
  
  Data Verification: 
  
  Ensure that the data for the specified customer horizon is available in the system. If not, you may need to load or refresh the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on how to adjust the display horizon settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after making adjustments, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the module, you may need to use specific transaction codes to access configuration settings (e.g., SPRO for configuration).
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the configuration settings.
  System Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and adjust the display horizon to meet your reporting or monitoring needs.