How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNP_SHLF012 - Time buckets profile &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNP_SHLF -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Time buckets profile &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP_SHLF012 - Time buckets profile &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP_SHLF012 Time buckets profile &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when dealing with Supply Network Planning (SNP). This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specified time buckets profile, which is essential for planning activities.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Time Buckets Profile: The specified time buckets profile (denoted by &1 in the error message) has not been created or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The profile might have been deleted or not properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the time buckets profile.
  Transport Issues: If the profile was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profile Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/TSM (Time Series Management) or /SAPAPO/SCM (Supply Chain Management) and check if the time buckets profile exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Time Buckets Profile:
  
  If the profile is missing, you can create a new time buckets profile using the transaction code /SAPAPO/TSM or through the relevant customizing path in SPRO.
  Define the necessary parameters for the time buckets profile, such as the time intervals and the duration.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the time buckets profile is correctly assigned to the relevant planning area or planning book.
  Verify that the profile is correctly configured in the planning settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the time buckets profile. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the profile was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that it was included in the transport request and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed steps on creating and managing time buckets profiles.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/TSM, /SAPAPO/SCM, and SPRO for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the time buckets profile is correctly set up in your SAP APO system.