How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR115 - Negative value for MAX_SHORT_BREAK field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR -

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Negative value for MAX_SHORT_BREAK field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR115 - Negative value for MAX_SHORT_BREAK field ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR115 indicating a "Negative value for MAX_SHORT_BREAK field" typically arises in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the configuration of the planning parameters, specifically related to the maximum short break time.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system encounters a negative value for the MAX_SHORT_BREAK field, which is not valid. This field is used to define the maximum duration for short breaks in the planning process. A negative value does not make sense in this context, as time durations cannot be negative.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP APO where the MAX_SHORT_BREAK parameter is defined.
  Ensure that the value for MAX_SHORT_BREAK is set to a non-negative number. If it is negative, change it to a valid positive value.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Parameters:
  
  Go to the planning area settings and review all related parameters to ensure that they are correctly configured.
  Look for any other parameters that might be related to break times or durations and verify their values.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), ensure that the transport did not inadvertently change the values to negative.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on the correct values and settings for planning parameters.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the planning process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/OM or /SAPAPO/DP to access the relevant planning area settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the cause of the /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR115 error in your SAP system.