How To Fix /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES097 - Maximum for reference shift must be less than the maximum per day

/SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES097 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Maximum for reference shift must be less than the maximum per day

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES097 - Maximum for reference shift must be less than the maximum per day ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES097 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the reference shift in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the error states that the maximum reference shift must be less than the maximum per day. This typically occurs in the context of production planning or scheduling where shifts and capacity are defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The maximum reference shift value set in the system is greater than or equal to the maximum capacity defined for a day. This can happen if the settings for shifts and daily capacity are not aligned.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an incorrect entry in the configuration settings for shifts, leading to this inconsistency.
  Planning Object Settings: The settings for the planning object (like production resources, work centers, etc.) may not be correctly defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Shift Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for shifts in the APO system.
  Check the maximum reference shift value