How To Fix APO_BAPI_SPP047 - Goods receipt time &1 cannot be after availability time &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APO_BAPI_SPP - Messages in SPP BAPIs

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Goods receipt time &1 cannot be after availability time &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APO_BAPI_SPP047 - Goods receipt time &1 cannot be after availability time &2 ?

  The SAP error message APO_BAPI_SPP047 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the goods receipt time and the availability time in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, it means that the goods receipt time you are trying to enter is later than the availability time, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Timing Mismatch: The goods receipt time you are trying to record is set to a time that is after the availability time of the product. This can happen if the goods receipt is being processed later than expected or if there are incorrect time settings in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the APO system that dictate how goods receipts and availability times are calculated, leading to this error if they are not aligned.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when inputting the goods receipt time can also lead to this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Times: Verify the goods receipt