How To Fix /SAPAPO/RRP_PT142 - Specified unit &1 is not a unit of time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RRP_PT -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Specified unit &1 is not a unit of time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_PT142 - Specified unit &1 is not a unit of time ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_PT142 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) being used in a planning or scheduling context within the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the error states that the specified unit is not recognized as a unit of time, which is required for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit specified in the planning or scheduling process is not a valid time unit (e.g., hours, days, weeks).
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the APO system may not be set up correctly to recognize the unit of measure being used.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry where a non-time unit was mistakenly entered in a field that expects a time unit.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Unit of Measure: Verify the unit of measure being used in the transaction or planning run. Ensure that