How To Fix /SAPAPO/RSP_OM106 - Time stamps are not sorted (error number &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RSP_OM -

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Time stamps are not sorted (error number &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RSP_OM106 - Time stamps are not sorted (error number &1) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RSP_OM106 Time stamps are not sorted (error number &1) typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the time stamps in the data being processed. This error indicates that the time stamps in the data set are not in a sequential order, which is required for certain operations in APO.
  Cause:
  
  Unsorted Time Stamps: The primary cause of this error is that the time stamps in the data (e.g., in a planning book, data view, or during data import) are not sorted in ascending order.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be data integrity issues where the time stamps have been incorrectly entered or manipulated, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Import Errors: If data is being imported from an external source, the import process may not have sorted the time stamps correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Source: Review the data source to ensure that the time stamps are correctly formatted and sorted. If you are importing data, ensure that the source data is sorted before import.
  Sort Time Stamps: If you have access to the data, sort the time stamps in ascending order. This can often be done in the planning book or data view settings.
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks to ensure that time stamps are entered correctly and in the right order before processing.
  Reprocess Data: After correcting the time stamps, reprocess the data to see if the error persists.
  Use Transaction Codes: If applicable, use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/OM_ORDER or /SAPAPO/OM_DATA to check and correct the data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling time stamp issues in APO.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP APO documentation for best practices on data management and integrity.
  Support: If the issue persists after attempting the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that all time stamps are sorted and correctly formatted, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your planning processes in SAP APO.