How To Fix APO_BAPI_SPP018 - No goods receipt date specified, use availability date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APO_BAPI_SPP - Messages in SPP BAPIs

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No goods receipt date specified, use availability date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APO_BAPI_SPP018 - No goods receipt date specified, use availability date ?

  The SAP error message APO_BAPI_SPP018 indicates that there is no goods receipt date specified in the context of a Supply Network Planning (SNP) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) process. This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a planning function or a BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) that requires a goods receipt date, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Goods Receipt Date: The primary cause of this error is that the goods receipt date is not specified in the relevant planning transaction or BAPI call.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the APO system that require a goods receipt date for certain operations.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have overlooked entering the goods receipt date in the relevant fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify Goods Receipt Date: Ensure that the goods receipt date is provided in the relevant transaction or BAPI call. This can often be done by checking the input parameters of the BAPI or the planning function you are using.
  Use Availability Date: If the goods receipt date is not available, you may consider using the availability date as a substitute, if that aligns with your business process.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that the goods receipt date is not a mandatory field for the operation you are trying to perform. Adjust settings if necessary.
  Review Documentation: Consult the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific BAPI or planning function to understand the required parameters and their significance.
  Error Handling in Code: If you are developing custom code that interacts with the BAPI, implement error handling to check for the presence of the goods receipt date before making the call.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAPI Documentation: Review the SAP BAPI documentation for BAPI_SPP_* functions to understand the required parameters and their implications.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling it.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to SNP and APO, such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning and /SAPAPO/MC90 for monitoring.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By addressing the missing goods receipt date and ensuring that all required parameters are correctly specified, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your planning activities in SAP APO.