How To Fix APO_BAPI211 - Time &1 &3 is not permitted and has been changed to &2

APO_BAPI211 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APO_BAPI - Message Class for APO BAPIs

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Time &1 &3 is not permitted and has been changed to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APO_BAPI211 - Time &1 &3 is not permitted and has been changed to &2 ?

  The SAP error message APO_BAPI211 typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the time settings for a particular operation or activity. The message indicates that the time specified (denoted as &1 and &3) is not permitted, and as a result, it has been changed to a different value (denoted as &2).
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Time Entry: The time specified for the operation may fall outside of the allowed range defined in the system settings. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrectly configured time intervals.
  Time entries that do not comply with business rules or constraints.
  Overlapping time periods for operations.
  
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the resources, such as:
  
  Incorrectly defined working times for resources.
  Resource availability not matching the requested time.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the APO system may not allow the specified time due to:
  
  Settings in the planning book