How To Fix /SAPAPO/CDPSFUNCPOOL004 - Planning in non-working times such as slot search

/SAPAPO/CDPSFUNCPOOL004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CDPSFUNCPOOL -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Planning in non-working times such as slot search

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSFUNCPOOL004 - Planning in non-working times such as slot search ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSFUNCPOOL004 typically indicates that there is an issue with planning activities being attempted during non-working times in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error often arises during processes like slot search, where the system is trying to schedule activities outside of defined working hours.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-Working Times Configuration: The error usually occurs when the planning activities are scheduled during periods that are defined as non-working times in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrectly configured working time calendars.
  The planning horizon extending into non-working periods.
  The absence of valid slots for the requested time frame.
  
  
  
  Resource Availability: If the resources (e.g., production lines, machines) are not available during the requested time due to maintenance or other reasons, the system will not be able to find a valid slot.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: Problems with master data, such as incorrect definitions of resources, production versions, or planning strategies, can also lead to