How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM1236 - Enter a valid time stream

/SAPAPO/CTM1236 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM1 -

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Enter a valid time stream

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1236 - Enter a valid time stream ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1236 Enter a valid time stream typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when working with the Capacity Planning or CTM (Capable-to-Match) functionalities. This error indicates that the system is expecting a valid time stream input, but the provided input is either missing, incorrect, or not recognized.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Time Stream Input: The time stream you are trying to use may not exist or may not be defined correctly in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning area or the time stream settings in the APO system.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have entered an incorrect time stream name or format.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified time stream.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Time Stream Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP APO and verify that the time stream you are trying