How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2065 - Negative shift number

/SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2065 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2 -

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Negative shift number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2065 - Negative shift number ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2065 with the description "Negative shift number" typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the shift number being used in a planning operation. This error indicates that a negative value has been assigned to a shift number, which is not valid in the context of the planning process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Shift Number: The most common cause of this error is that a negative shift number has been entered or calculated in the planning process. Shift numbers are expected to be non-negative integers, representing time periods or shifts in production planning.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a manual data entry error where a user inadvertently entered a negative value.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the planning settings or master data could lead to the generation of negative shift numbers.
  Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements or user exits in