How To Fix /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK106 - Calendar &1 uses a different time zone from location &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK -

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Calendar &1 uses a different time zone from location &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK106 - Calendar &1 uses a different time zone from location &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK106 indicates that there is a mismatch between the time zone settings of a calendar and the location in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the system is trying to perform operations that involve both the calendar and the location, but they are set to different time zones, which can lead to inconsistencies in planning and scheduling.
  Cause:
  
  Different Time Zones: The calendar associated with a specific planning object (like a location) is set to a different time zone than the location itself.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of time zones in the master data for either the calendar or the location.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when defining the calendar or location settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Calendar Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Maintain Calendar) in SAP.
  Verify the time zone settings of the calendar in question. Ensure that it matches the time zone of the location.
  
  
  
  Check Location Settings:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining locations and check the time zone settings for the location that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Adjust Time Zones:
  
  If the calendar and location are indeed in different time zones, you will need to either:
  
  Change the time zone of the calendar to match the location.
  Change the time zone of the location to match the calendar.
  
  
  Ensure that any changes made are consistent with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Re-test the Process:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the process that triggered the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring calendars and locations in APO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By ensuring that the time zones for both the calendar and the location are aligned, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your planning activities in SAP APO.