How To Fix /SAPAPO/INBND053 - Determination of standard time for &1/&2/&3/&4 returned 0/0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/INBND -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Determination of standard time for &1/&2/&3/&4 returned 0/0

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/INBND053 - Determination of standard time for &1/&2/&3/&4 returned 0/0 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/INBND053 indicates that the system was unable to determine the standard time for a specific object, which is represented by the placeholders &1, &2, &3, and &4. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to calculate or retrieve standard times for production or planning processes.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The most common cause of this error is that the necessary master data (like work centers, routing, or production versions) is not maintained or is incomplete. If the system cannot find the required data to calculate the standard time, it will return a value of 0/0.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the APO system that prevent it from correctly determining the standard time.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data between the APO and the ERP system, especially if there have been recent changes or updates.
  
  
  Planning Object Issues: The specific planning object (like a product or location) may not have been set up correctly, leading to the inability to retrieve the standard time.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that all relevant master data is correctly maintained. This includes:
  
  Work centers: Ensure that the work centers are defined and have the necessary standard times.
  Routings: Check that routings are complete and linked to the correct work centers.
  Production versions: Ensure that production versions are set up correctly for the products in question.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that they are set up correctly for standard time determination.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check between the APO and ERP systems to ensure that all relevant data is synchronized and up to date.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools to trace the execution of the standard time determination process. This can help identify where the failure occurs.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for additional insights or specific patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the details of the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book) or /SAPAPO/MC90 (for master data) to check relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to /SAPAPO/INBND053 for any known issues or fixes.
  APO Documentation: Review the APO documentation for best practices in maintaining master data and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /SAPAPO/INBND053.