How To Fix /SAPAPO/INBND106 - Error when calculating availability time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/INBND -

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Error when calculating availability time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/INBND106 - Error when calculating availability time ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/INBND106 typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with calculating availability time for a product. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, master data inconsistencies, or problems with the planning process.
  Causes of the Error
  
  
  Master Data Issues: Incomplete or incorrect master data for products, resources, or locations can lead to this error. This includes missing or incorrect lead times, production times, or transportation times.
  
  
  Configuration Problems: Incorrect settings in the APO system, such as planning parameters or availability check settings, can cause issues during availability calculations.
  
  
  Resource Constraints: If the resources required for production or transportation are not available or are incorrectly defined, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Planning Version Issues: If the planning version being used is not correctly set up or is inactive, it may lead to errors in availability calculations.
  
  
  Data Consistency: Inconsistencies in the data between the APO and the ERP system can also trigger this error.
  
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check Master Data: Review the master data for the affected product, including:
  
  Product master data (e.g., lead times, production times).
  Resource master data (e.g., capacity, availability).
  Location master data (e.g., transportation times).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: Ensure that the configuration settings in APO are correct. This includes:
  
  Availability check settings.
  Planning parameters for the product and resources.
  
  
  
  Validate Resources: Check the availability and configuration of resources used in the planning process. Ensure that they are correctly defined and available for the required time periods.
  
  
  Check Planning Version: Ensure that the planning version being used is active and correctly set up. If necessary, switch to a different version or activate the required version.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check between the APO and ERP systems to ensure that all relevant data is synchronized and accurate.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools in SAP to trace the error and identify the specific cause.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/OM17 (to check the availability check) or /SAPAPO/MC.9 (to analyze the planning results) to gather more information about the issue.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for APO regarding availability checks and planning processes for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps taken to troubleshoot.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the /SAPAPO/INBND106 error effectively.