How To Fix APO_BAPI_SPP025 - Time stamp of start time must be before the time stamp of end time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APO_BAPI_SPP - Messages in SPP BAPIs

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Time stamp of start time must be before the time stamp of end time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APO_BAPI_SPP025 - Time stamp of start time must be before the time stamp of end time ?

  The SAP error message APO_BAPI_SPP025 indicates that there is a problem with the time stamps provided for a planning operation in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the error states that the start time must be before the end time. This is a common issue when dealing with scheduling or planning activities.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises from one of the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Time Input: The start time and end time values are incorrectly set, where the start time is later than or equal to the end time.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to incorrect time values being inputted.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with how the system is configured to handle time stamps, especially if there are time zone considerations.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system or interface, the time values may not be correctly formatted or may be misaligned.
  
  
  Solution:
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