How To Fix /SAPAPO/INBND059 - Duration of status &4 in delivery (&3) &1/&2 is negative

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/INBND -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Duration of status &4 in delivery (&3) &1/&2 is negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/INBND059 - Duration of status &4 in delivery (&3) &1/&2 is negative ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/INBND059 indicates that there is a negative duration for a status in a delivery. This typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to calculate the duration of a certain status in a delivery process, and it finds that the calculated duration is negative, which is not valid.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Time Data: The most common cause of this error is incorrect or inconsistent time data in the delivery. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrectly entered start and end times for the delivery status.
  Overlapping time periods for different statuses.
  Missing time data for certain statuses.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the delivery process in APO, such as:
  
  Incorrect settings in the transportation management or delivery scheduling.
  Issues with the master data related to the delivery (e.g., transportation lanes, shipping points).
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: If there are inconsistencies in the data between the APO and the ERP system, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Time Data: Review the time data for the delivery in question. Ensure that the start and end times for each status are correctly entered and that they make logical sense (i.e., the end time should always be after the start time).
  
  
  Review Status Configuration: Check the configuration of the delivery statuses in the system. Ensure that the statuses are set up correctly and that there are no overlaps in the time periods assigned to different statuses.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check between the APO and ERP systems. Ensure that all relevant master data is synchronized and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the negative duration is being calculated. This may require technical expertise in SAP.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or 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. They may have additional insights or solutions based on the specific version of your SAP system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for checking the delivery) or /SAPAPO/OM17 (for checking the status of deliveries) to gather more information about the delivery in question.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on best practices for managing delivery statuses in APO.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.