How To Fix T8069 - Horizon must be greater than start date

T8069 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T8 - Analysis system evaluations

• Message number: 069

• Message text: Horizon must be greater than start date

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T8069 - Details

• The SAP error message T8069, which states "Horizon must be greater than start date," typically occurs in the context of planning or forecasting activities within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error indicates that the planning horizon you are trying to set is not valid because it does not extend beyond the specified start date.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Configuration: The planning horizon you are trying to set is either equal to or less than the start date. This can happen if the dates are incorrectly entered or if there is a misunderstanding of the required date range.
  System Settings: The system may have specific settings or configurations that dictate the acceptable range for planning horizons, which may not be aligned with the dates you are trying to use.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when inputting the start date or horizon date