How To Fix /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES622 - Shift program does not exist

/SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES622 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 622

• Message text: Shift program does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES622 - Shift program does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES622 indicates that a shift program does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to execute a planning run or when accessing certain planning functions that require a defined shift program.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Shift Program: The most common cause of this error is that the shift program you are trying to use has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the planning area or the planning version may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the shift program.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the shift program, even if it exists.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Check Shift Program:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/SHIFT to check if the shift program exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create a new shift