How To Fix /SAPAPO/SDP_SB030 - Safety stock must be a time series key figure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SDP_SB -

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Safety stock must be a time series key figure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP_SB030 - Safety stock must be a time series key figure ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP_SB030 indicates that there is an issue with the safety stock configuration in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, this error occurs when the system expects a time series key figure for safety stock, but the provided key figure does not meet this requirement.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Key Figure Type: The key figure defined for safety stock is not set up as a time series key figure. In SAP APO, safety stock must be defined as a time series key figure to allow for time-dependent planning.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the planning area or the key figure settings that do not align with the requirements for safety stock.
  Data Model Issues: The data model used in the planning area may not support the necessary time series characteristics for safety stock.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Key Figure Definition:
  
  Go to the key figure settings in the planning area and ensure that the safety stock key figure is defined as a time series key figure.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant planning area in the SAP APO system and checking the properties of the safety stock key figure.
  
  
  
  Modify Planning Area:
  
  If the safety stock key figure is not set up correctly, you may need to modify the planning area to include a valid time series key figure for safety stock.
  This may involve creating a new key figure or adjusting the existing one to meet the time series requirement.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the planning area and ensure that all key figures are correctly defined and aligned with the planning requirements.
  Check for any inconsistencies in the configuration that may lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on setting up key figures in APO, especially for safety stock.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error is resolved and that the safety stock calculations are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring safety stock in APO.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have implemented.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP APO key figure configuration to enhance understanding and prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/SDP_SB030 and ensure that your safety stock is correctly configured as a time series key figure in SAP APO.