How To Fix OC717 - Operations time window reference set & does not exist

OC717 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OC - IS-Oil: BDRP Bulk Distribution Requirement Planning messages

• Message number: 717

• Message text: Operations time window reference set & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The operations time window reference set &V1& does not exist. Before
you can enter the time windows for the reference set, you must first
create the reference set header.

System Response

Processing terminates.

How to fix this error?

Call the operations time window reference set maintenance transaction
from the Impelementation Management Guide. The transaction ID is O5NW.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OC717 - Operations time window reference set & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message OC717 indicates that there is an issue with the operations time window reference in the system. This error typically arises in the context of production planning or scheduling when the system cannot find a valid time window reference for the operations being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Time Window Reference: The specified operations time window reference does not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or data entry.
  Incorrect Configuration: The time window reference may not have been set up correctly in the system, or it may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the operations or production orders.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Time Window Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for operations time windows in SAP (usually found in the Production Planning module).
  Ensure that the time window reference you are trying to use is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Master