How To Fix APO_BAPI_SPP036 - Start time for capacity (&1 UTC) does not comply with time series

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APO_BAPI_SPP - Messages in SPP BAPIs

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Start time for capacity (&1 UTC) does not comply with time series

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APO_BAPI_SPP036 - Start time for capacity (&1 UTC) does not comply with time series ?

  The SAP error message APO_BAPI_SPP036 indicates that there is an issue with the start time for capacity in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) within SAP. Specifically, the error states that the provided start time for capacity does not comply with the expected time series.
  Cause:
  
  
  Time Series Configuration: The start time you are trying to use may not align with the defined time series in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The time series not being defined for the specific planning area or key figure.
  The start time falling outside the range of the defined time series.
  The time series being defined with specific intervals that do not match the provided start time.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Time Zone Handling: The error message mentions "UTC," which suggests that there may be a mismatch in time zones. If the system expects a time in UTC but receives a local time or vice versa, it could lead to this error.
  
  
  Capacity Planning Data: The capacity data being used may not be correctly set up or may have gaps in the time series that prevent the start time from being valid.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Time Series Definition:
  
  Go to the time series configuration in the SAP APO system and verify that the time series is correctly defined for the planning area and key figure you are working with.
  Ensure that the start time you are using falls within the defined time series range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Start Time:
  
  If the start time is outside the defined time series, adjust it to a valid time that complies with the time series intervals.
  
  
  
  Verify Time Zone Settings:
  
  Ensure that the time you are providing is in the correct format and time zone (UTC). If necessary, convert the time to UTC before passing it to the BAPI.
  
  
  
  Review Capacity Data:
  
  Check the capacity planning data to ensure that it is complete and that there are no gaps in the time series that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more details on time series configuration and capacity planning in APO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAPI Documentation: Review the BAPI documentation for APO_BAPI_SPP036 to understand the expected input parameters and their formats.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.