How To Fix /SAPAPO/CMDS_SCO860 - Error when returning paramter for determining time zones

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CMDS_SCO -

• Message number: 860

• Message text: Error when returning paramter for determining time zones

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CMDS_SCO860 - Error when returning paramter for determining time zones ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CMDS_SCO860 typically relates to issues in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly when dealing with time zone parameters. This error can occur when the system is unable to determine the appropriate time zone settings for a given operation or transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Time Zone Configuration: The system may not have the correct time zone settings configured for the user or the system.
  Missing Time Zone Data: The necessary time zone data may be missing or not properly maintained in the system.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not have the correct time zone settings, leading to discrepancies when the system tries to determine the time zone.
  System Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the system settings related to time zones, especially if there have been recent changes or updates.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Profile Settings:
  
  Go to the user profile settings in SAP and ensure that the time zone is correctly set for the user experiencing the error.
  You can check this in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) under the "Defaults" tab.
  
  
  
  Verify Time Zone Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the time zone settings in the system are correctly configured. You can check this in transaction SPRO (Customizing) under the path:
  SAP Customizing Implementation Guide -> SAP NetWeaver -> General Settings -> Set Time Zone
  
  Make sure that the relevant time zones are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Maintain Time Zone Data:
  
  If there are missing time zone entries, you may need to maintain them. This can be done in transaction TZ00 (Time Zones) to ensure that all necessary time zones are available in the system.
  
  
  
  Check for System Updates:
  
  If the issue arose after a system update or upgrade, check the release notes or documentation for any changes related to time zone handling.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can use the SAP Support Launchpad to find notes related to /SAPAPO/CMDS_SCO860.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or function module that is generating the error to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for APO and time zone 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 have found.
  SAP Support: If the problem cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SAPAPO/CMDS_SCO860 error message.