How To Fix /SAPAPO/LOM012 - Time zone of location &1, type &2 (BSG &3), is initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/LOM -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Time zone of location &1, type &2 (BSG &3), is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOM012 - Time zone of location &1, type &2 (BSG &3), is initial ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOM012 indicates that there is an issue with the time zone configuration for a specific location in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. The message specifies that the time zone for the location is not set (i.e., it is "initial").
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A location in the APO system does not have a time zone assigned to it.
  The time zone is required for certain planning functions, such as transportation planning, where time-sensitive data is involved.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to assign a valid time zone to the affected location. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Location Master Data:
  
  Go to the SAP GUI and navigate to the transaction code for maintaining location master data. This is typically done through the transaction /SAPAPO/LOC1 or by navigating through the SAP Easy Access menu.
  
  
  
  Find the Location:
  
  Enter the location ID that is mentioned in the error message (represented as &1 in the error message) and display the details of the location.
  
  
  
  Assign a Time Zone:
  
  In the location details, look for the field related to the time zone. This is usually labeled as "Time Zone" or similar.
  Select a valid time zone from the dropdown list. Ensure that the time zone corresponds to the geographical location of the site.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After assigning the time zone, save the changes to the location master data.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Process:
  
  After making the changes, re-run the process that triggered the error to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Time Zone Configuration: Ensure that the time zones are correctly configured in the system. You can check the available time zones in the SAP system using transaction TZ00 or SPRO (Customizing).
  Impact on Planning: The absence of a time zone can affect planning processes, especially those that involve scheduling and time-sensitive operations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more details on managing location master data and time zone settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/LOM012 error and ensure that your location data is correctly configured for planning activities.