How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_BLOCK012 - Bucket timestamps can not be determined by Planning Book / Data View.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_BLOCK -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Bucket timestamps can not be determined by Planning Book / Data View.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_BLOCK012 - Bucket timestamps can not be determined by Planning Book / Data View. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_BLOCK012 indicates that the system is unable to determine bucket timestamps for a specific planning book or data view in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This issue typically arises when there are inconsistencies or missing configurations related to the time buckets in the planning book.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Time Bucket Configuration: The planning book may not have the necessary time bucket definitions set up correctly.
  Incorrect Data View Settings: The data view associated with the planning book may not be configured properly, leading to issues in determining the timestamps.
  Time Periods Not Defined: The time periods for the planning book may not be defined or may be inconsistent with the data view.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data that the planning book relies on, such as missing or incorrect time-related attributes.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the planning book, the version being used may not have the correct settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Time Bucket Configuration:
  
  Go to the planning book configuration and ensure that the time buckets are defined correctly.
  Verify that the time bucket settings match the requirements of the planning process.
  
  
  
  Review Data View Settings:
  
  Check the data view associated with the planning book to ensure that it is set up correctly.
  Make sure that the key figures and characteristics are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Define Time Periods:
  
  Ensure that the time periods for the planning book are defined and consistent with the data view.
  Adjust the time periods if necessary to align with the planning requirements.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for any inconsistencies or missing attributes that may affect the planning book.
  Ensure that all relevant master data is available and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Versioning:
  
  If using multiple versions of the planning book, ensure that the correct version is being used and that it has the necessary configurations.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Planning Book:
  
  If the issue persists, consider recreating the planning book and data view from scratch to ensure that all settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book maintenance) or /SAPAPO/SDP93 (for data view maintenance) to access and modify the planning book and data view settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP APO documentation for detailed information on configuring planning books and data views.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /SAPAPO/MSDP_BLOCK012 error message.