How To Fix /SAPAPO/LOC117 - Minimum duration time must be less than or equal to maximum duration time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/LOC -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Minimum duration time must be less than or equal to maximum duration time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC117 - Minimum duration time must be less than or equal to maximum duration time ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC117 indicates that there is an issue with the duration settings for a location in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, it states that the minimum duration time must be less than or equal to the maximum duration time. This error typically arises when configuring transportation lanes, production processes, or other planning parameters where duration settings are involved.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a configuration issue where the minimum duration time is set to a value that is greater than the maximum duration time. This inconsistency violates the logical requirement that the minimum duration cannot exceed the maximum duration.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Configuration: Determine which location or transportation lane is causing the error. This can usually be found in the transaction or screen where the error is displayed.
  
  
  Check Duration Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP APO.
  Look for the settings related to the location, transportation lane, or production process that is generating the error.
  Check the values set for minimum and maximum duration times.
  
  
  
  Adjust Values:
  
  Ensure that the minimum duration time is less than or equal to the maximum duration time.
  If the minimum duration is incorrectly set, adjust it to a value that is less than or equal to the maximum duration.
  If the maximum duration is incorrectly set, adjust it to a value that is greater than or equal to the minimum duration.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes and re-test the process that was generating the error.
  
  
  Re-run the Planning Process: Once the configuration is corrected, re-run the planning process to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/LOC3 (for location master data) or /SAPAPO/TPVS (for transportation lane settings) to access and modify the relevant settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on configuring transportation lanes and location settings in APO.
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to conduct thorough testing to ensure that the changes do not adversely affect other planning processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/LOC117 error and ensure that your duration settings are correctly configured.