How To Fix /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT087 - Enter time buckets in a continuous format

/SAPAPO/PPO_OPT087 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT -

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Enter time buckets in a continuous format

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/SAPAPO/PPO_OPT087 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT087 Enter time buckets in a continuous format typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the time buckets defined for planning or optimization tasks. This error indicates that the time buckets you have specified are not continuous, meaning there are gaps or overlaps in the time intervals.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-continuous Time Buckets: The time buckets defined in the planning or optimization profile are not continuous. For example, if you have defined buckets for hours, and there is a gap between 10:00-11:00 and 12:00-13:00, this will trigger the error.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the planning area or the time bucket settings may not be set up correctly, leading to discontinuities.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry of time buckets may have led to mistakes, such as overlapping or missing intervals.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Time Buckets: Check the time buckets you have defined in your