How To Fix /SAPAPO/PPM_UPGRADE1018 - All PPMs converted into UTC time format during upgrade

/SAPAPO/PPM_UPGRADE1018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PPM_UPGRADE1 -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: All PPMs converted into UTC time format during upgrade

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_UPGRADE1018 - All PPMs converted into UTC time format during upgrade ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_UPGRADE1018 indicates that during an upgrade process, all Planned Production Methods (PPMs) have been converted into UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) format. This typically occurs when there is a change in how time is handled in the system, especially when moving to a newer version of SAP or when there are changes in the time zone settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Time Zone Changes: The upgrade may have introduced changes in how time zones are managed, leading to the conversion of PPMs to UTC.
  Data Migration: During the upgrade, data migration processes may automatically convert time-related data to a standard format (UTC) to ensure consistency across the system.
  Configuration Settings: The system's configuration settings regarding time zones and date formats may not be aligned with the expected settings post-upgrade.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Upgrade Documentation: Check the release notes and upgrade documentation provided by SAP for any specific instructions or notes regarding time zone handling and PPMs.
  Adjust Time