How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNP_SHLF202 - Shelf life propagation error

/SAPAPO/SNP_SHLF202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNP_SHLF -

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Shelf life propagation error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP_SHLF202 - Shelf life propagation error ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP_SHLF202 is related to shelf life propagation in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically within the Supply Network Planning (SNP) component. This error typically occurs when there are issues with the shelf life data of products during planning runs.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Invalid Shelf Life Data: The product may have incorrect or missing shelf life data in the material master or in the APO system.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies between the shelf life data in the APO system and the data in the ERP system.
  Planning Object Issues: The planning object (like a product or location) may not be set up correctly to handle shelf life propagation.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for shelf life management in APO may not be correctly defined.
  Time Period Issues: The planning horizon may not align with the shelf life of the products, leading to