How To Fix /SAPAPO/SPPDRPSB023 - Enter a delivery date/time or shipping date/time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SPPDRPSB -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Enter a delivery date/time or shipping date/time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPPDRPSB023 - Enter a delivery date/time or shipping date/time ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPPDRPSB023 indicates that a delivery date/time or shipping date/time is required but has not been provided in the context of a Supply Chain Planning (SCP) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) process. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a delivery or shipment in the SAP system, and the necessary date/time information is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Date/Time Information: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a delivery date or shipping date in the relevant fields.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the APO system that require these fields to be filled out but are not set up correctly.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system (like an ERP system), there may be issues with the data mapping that result in missing date/time information.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required information due to oversight.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Required Dates: Ensure that you enter a valid delivery date/time or shipping date/time in the relevant fields before processing the transaction.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that the fields for delivery date/time and shipping date/time are correctly set up and required as per business processes.
  Data Validation: If data is being imported or transferred, validate the data to ensure that all required fields are populated correctly.
  User Training: Provide training to users on the importance of entering all required fields to avoid this error in the future.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using transaction codes like /SAPAPO/DRP for Demand Planning or /SAPAPO/SDP for Supply Network Planning.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for APO and SPP (Supply Planning) for more details on required fields and configuration settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the missing date/time information and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/SPPDRPSB023.