How To Fix /SAPAPO/DMRES204 - Downtime is restricted to 10 years

/SAPAPO/DMRES204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DMRES -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Downtime is restricted to 10 years

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES204 - Downtime is restricted to 10 years ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES204 indicates that there is a restriction on the downtime of a resource in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, it means that the downtime for a resource cannot exceed 10 years. This error typically arises when you are trying to enter or modify downtime data for a resource that exceeds this limit.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Downtime Limit: The primary cause of this error is that the downtime you are trying to enter for a resource exceeds the maximum allowed duration of 10 years.
  Incorrect Data Entry: It may also occur due to incorrect data entry or configuration in the resource master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Downtime Values: Review the downtime values you are trying to enter for the resource. Ensure that they do not exceed the 10-year limit.
  
  
  Adjust Downtime: If the downtime exceeds 10 years, you will need to adjust