/ACCGO/SCP_MSG271 - Scheduled from date of purchase leg must be before or same as sales leg

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/SCP_MSG -

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Scheduled from date of purchase leg must be before or same as sales leg

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/SCP_MSG271 - Scheduled from date of purchase leg must be before or same as sales leg ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/SCP_MSG271 indicates that there is a scheduling issue related to the purchase and sales legs of a transaction in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. Specifically, the error states that the "Scheduled from date of purchase leg must be before or same as sales leg." This means that the date on which the purchase leg is scheduled to start must be on or before the date on which the sales leg is scheduled to start.
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that the scheduled start date for the purchase leg is set later than the scheduled start date for the sales leg. This can happen due to incorrect data entry or configuration settings.
  Planning Parameters: Incorrect planning parameters or settings in the system can lead to this mismatch.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the materials, such as lead times, which can affect the scheduling of purchase and sales legs.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the scheduled dates for both the purchase and sales legs. Ensure that the purchase leg's start date is on or before the sales leg's start date.
  Adjust Scheduling: If the purchase leg's date is incorrect, adjust it to be earlier than or the same as the sales leg's date.
  Review Planning Parameters: Check the planning parameters and settings in the system to ensure they are configured correctly.
  Master Data Review: Verify the master data for the materials involved in the transaction. Ensure that lead times and other relevant data are accurate.
  Re-run Planning: After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the planning process to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /ACCGO/SCM or relevant planning transactions to access the planning data and make adjustments.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., APO, SCM) for more detailed guidance on scheduling and planning.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the date mismatch and ensuring that the scheduling aligns correctly, you should be able to resolve the error message /ACCGO/SCP_MSG271.