How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR187 - Invalid ApoSchedEffectivityMode value

/SAPAPO/OM_ERROR187 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR -

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Invalid ApoSchedEffectivityMode value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR187 - Invalid ApoSchedEffectivityMode value ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR187 indicates that there is an issue with the value assigned to the ApoSchedEffectivityMode parameter in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the system encounters an invalid or unsupported value for the scheduling effectivity mode.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The value set for the ApoSchedEffectivityMode might not be valid or recognized by the system. This could be due to a typo, an outdated configuration, or a value that is not supported in the current version of SAP APO.
  Missing Customization: The necessary customization or settings for the scheduling effectivity mode may not have been properly defined in the system.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data or transaction data that reference the scheduling effectivity mode.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the ApoSchedEffectivityMode. Ensure that the value being used is valid and corresponds to the expected options in the