How To Fix APO_BAPI_SPP024 - End time is not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APO_BAPI_SPP - Messages in SPP BAPIs

• Message number: 024

• Message text: End time is not specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APO_BAPI_SPP024 - End time is not specified ?

  The SAP error message APO_BAPI_SPP024: End time is not specified typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with the Supply Network Planning (SNP) or Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) modules. This error indicates that a required end time parameter is missing in the function call or BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) that you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Missing End Time Parameter: The most common cause of this error is that the end time for a planning activity or operation has not been specified in the BAPI call.
  Incorrect Data Mapping: If you are using a custom program or interface to call the BAPI, there may be an issue with how the data is being mapped or passed to the BAPI.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the APO system that require an end time to be specified for certain operations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify End Time: Ensure that you are providing a valid end time in the BAPI call. Check the documentation for the specific BAPI you are using to understand the required parameters.
  Review Input Data: If you are using a custom program, review the input data being passed to the BAPI to ensure that all required fields, including the end time, are populated correctly.
  Check BAPI Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific BAPI you are using to confirm the required parameters and their formats.
  Debugging: If you are still encountering issues, consider debugging the program or transaction to trace where the end time is being set or missed.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAPI Documentation: Look for the specific BAPI documentation in the SAP Help Portal or through transaction SE37 (Function Module) to understand the parameters and their requirements.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in APO, such as /SAPAPO/SNP1 for SNP planning or /SAPAPO/PPDS for PP/DS planning, to see how end times are handled in the user interface.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  By ensuring that the end time is specified and correctly passed to the BAPI, you should be able to resolve the error message APO_BAPI_SPP024.