How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNP_SHLF020 - &1: Time buckets profile &2 does not exist

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNP_SHLF -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: &1: Time buckets profile &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP_SHLF020 - &1: Time buckets profile &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP_SHLF020 &1: Time buckets profile &2 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 trying to reference a time bucket profile that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Time Buckets Profile: The specified time buckets profile (&2) is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the planning area or the planning book may reference a non-existent time buckets profile.
  Transport Issues: If the time buckets profile was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Time Buckets Profile:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/TS_PROFILE to check if the time buckets profile exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it. You can do this by defining a new time buckets profile in the same transaction.
  
  
  
  Create a New Time Buckets Profile:
  
  If the profile is missing, create a new one by specifying the required parameters (e.g., time intervals, bucket sizes).
  Ensure that the profile is correctly configured to meet your planning requirements.
  
  
  
  Update Planning Area/Book:
  
  If the time buckets profile is referenced in a planning area or planning book, ensure that the correct profile is assigned.
  You can check this in the configuration settings of the planning area or planning book.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the profile was supposed to be transported from another system, verify that the transport request included the necessary objects.
  If not, you may need to manually create the profile in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on creating and managing time buckets profiles.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/TS_PROFILE: To manage time buckets profiles.
  /SAPAPO/MC62: To check the configuration of planning areas.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify time buckets profiles in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the time buckets profile is correctly set up in your SAP APO environment.