How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR173 - Invalid LineProcTimeMode value (for line resources)

/SAPAPO/OM_ERROR173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR -

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Invalid LineProcTimeMode value (for line resources)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR173 - Invalid LineProcTimeMode value (for line resources) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR173 indicates that there is an invalid value for the LineProcTimeMode parameter associated with line resources in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the system encounters a configuration or data issue related to the processing time mode for production lines.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The LineProcTimeMode parameter may have been set to a value that is not recognized or valid within the system.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a typo or incorrect value entered in the configuration settings for the line resources.
  Missing Customization: The necessary customization for the line processing time mode may not have been completed or may be incomplete.
  Version Compatibility: The error could also arise if there are compatibility issues between different versions of SAP or if certain updates have not been applied.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the line resources in the APO system.
  Verify the LineProcTimeMode settings and ensure