How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNP186 - Time zones for location &3 (&1) and calendar &4 (&2) not the same

/SAPAPO/SNP186 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNP -

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Time zones for location &3 (&1) and calendar &4 (&2) not the same

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP186 - Time zones for location &3 (&1) and calendar &4 (&2) not the same ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP186 indicates a mismatch in time zones between a location and the calendar being used in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system. This error typically arises when the time zone settings for a specific location do not align with the time zone settings of the calendar assigned to that location.
  
  Cause:
  
  Time Zone Mismatch: The location (&3) has a different time zone than the calendar (&4) that is assigned to it. This can happen if the location is set up in a different geographical area or if the calendar is configured for a different time zone.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the master data for either the location or the calendar can lead to this error.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, inconsistencies in time zone settings may occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Location Settings:
  
  Go to the location