How To Fix /SAPAPO/ATP158 - Shift of receipt buckets must be smaller than bucket size &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ATP -

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Shift of receipt buckets must be smaller than bucket size &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP158 - Shift of receipt buckets must be smaller than bucket size &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP158 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of receipt buckets in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically related to the shift of receipt buckets being larger than the defined bucket size.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  Bucket Size Configuration: The shift of the receipt buckets (the time period for which receipts are planned) is set to a value that exceeds the defined bucket size. For example, if the bucket size is set to 1 day, but the shift is set to 2 days, this error will be triggered.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the product or location may not be aligned with the bucket size settings.
  Receipt Bucket Definition: The definition of receipt buckets in the planning book or the configuration of the planning area may not be consistent with the expected values.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Bucket Size:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the planning area or the product in question.
  Verify the bucket size defined in the planning book or the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Shift Values:
  
  Review the shift values being used in the planning run or the specific planning function.
  Ensure that the shift of receipt buckets is less than or equal to the defined bucket size.
  
  
  
  Modify Planning Parameters:
  
  If necessary, adjust the planning parameters for the product or location to ensure they are consistent with the bucket size.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Book Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the planning book to ensure that the receipt bucket definitions are correctly set up and aligned with the overall planning strategy.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, run a test planning run to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP APO documentation for details on bucket size configuration and planning parameters.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.