How To Fix /SAPAPO/OPT_VSR_MSG406 - Means of Transport &1 cannot be used because of maximum duration of 0

/SAPAPO/OPT_VSR_MSG406 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OPT_VSR_MSG -

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Means of Transport &1 cannot be used because of maximum duration of 0

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OPT_VSR_MSG406 - Means of Transport &1 cannot be used because of maximum duration of 0 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OPT_VSR_MSG406 indicates that there is an issue with the means of transport (MOT) configuration in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the error states that the means of transport cannot be used because the maximum duration is set to 0. This typically means that the system is unable to determine a valid transport duration for the specified means of transport.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The means of transport may not be properly configured in the system. This includes missing or incorrect settings for transport duration.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in the data entry for the means of transport, leading to a maximum duration of 0 being set.
  Master Data Issues: The master data related to the means of transport may be incomplete or incorrect, affecting its usability.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the means of transport in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the maximum