How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2062 - Negative net time

/SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2062 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2 -

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Negative net time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2062 - Negative net time ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2062 indicating "Negative net time" typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the scheduling of operations or activities. This error suggests that the calculated time for an operation or a process is negative, which is not valid in the context of scheduling.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Time Settings: The time settings for operations, such as setup times, processing times, or transportation times, may be incorrectly defined, leading to negative net time calculations.
  Overlapping Operations: If operations are scheduled to overlap in a way that the end time of one operation is before the start time of another, it can result in negative net time.
  Resource Availability: If resources are not available when needed, it can lead to scheduling conflicts that result in negative time calculations.
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistencies in master data, such as incorrect routing or production versions, can also lead to this