How To Fix /SAPAPO/APO200 - Conversion of date &1 in time zone &2 failed, attempts &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/APO -

• Message number: 200

• Message text: Conversion of date &1 in time zone &2 failed, attempts &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/APO200 - Conversion of date &1 in time zone &2 failed, attempts &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/APO200 Conversion of date &1 in time zone &2 failed, attempts &3 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with converting a date or time value to a specified time zone. This can happen for various reasons, including incorrect date formats, invalid time zone settings, or issues with the underlying data.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date provided may not be in a format that SAP can recognize or convert.
  Incorrect Time Zone: The specified time zone may not be valid or recognized by the system.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data, such as null values or incorrect entries.
  System Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to handle the specified time zone or date formats.
  SAP Notes: There may be known issues or bugs related to date and time conversion that have been documented in SAP Notes.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the date being passed is in the correct format (e.g., YYYY-MM-DD) and is valid.
  Verify Time Zone: Check that the time zone specified is valid and correctly configured in the system. You can do this by navigating to the time zone settings in the SAP system.
  Data Validation: Review the data being processed to ensure there are no null or invalid entries that could cause the conversion to fail.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can use the SAP Support Portal to find notes related to date and time conversion issues.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, consider debugging the code to identify where the conversion is failing.
  System Configuration: Ensure that the system is configured correctly for handling time zones and date formats. This may involve checking system parameters or settings in transaction codes like SCAL (for time zone settings).
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for APO and date/time handling for more detailed information.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SCAL (for time zone settings) and SE11 (for data dictionary) to investigate the underlying data structures.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.