How To Fix /SAPAPO/DMRES218 - Shift start and shift end are not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DMRES -

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Shift start and shift end are not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES218 - Shift start and shift end are not defined ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES218 indicates that there is an issue with the definition of shifts in the system. Specifically, it means that the start and end times for a shift have not been defined in the system, which is necessary for planning and scheduling processes in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Shift Definitions: The most common cause of this error is that the shifts have not been defined in the system. This can happen if the configuration for work centers or production resources is incomplete.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the shift definitions, such as incorrect time formats or missing entries.
  Master Data Issues: The relevant master data (like work centers or production resources) may not have the necessary shift information linked to them.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Shifts:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/SHIFT or navigate through the SAP menu to define shifts.
  Ensure that both the start and end times for each shift are properly defined.
  Make sure that the shifts are assigned to the relevant work centers or production resources.
  
  
  
  Check Work Center Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code CR01 or CR02 to check the configuration of the work centers.
  Ensure that the shifts are assigned correctly to the work centers and that the shift definitions are active.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for production resources or work centers to ensure that they are correctly linked to the defined shifts.
  Make sure that the relevant planning versions are active and that the data is consistent.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests: If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that the transport requests are moved to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on defining shifts and configuring work centers.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/SHIFT: For defining and managing shifts.
  CR01/CR02: For creating and changing work centers.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to shift definitions or the error message.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to shift definitions and work center configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/DMRES218 and ensure that shifts are properly defined in your SAP APO system.