How To Fix /SAPAPO/SRC241 - Validity start time must be 00:00:00

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SRC -

• Message number: 241

• Message text: Validity start time must be 00:00:00

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC241 - Validity start time must be 00:00:00 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC241 Validity start time must be 00:00:00 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you are trying to create or modify a planning object, such as a planning version, and the validity start time is not set to midnight (00:00:00).
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the fact that the validity start time for certain planning objects in SAP APO must be set to the beginning of the day (00:00:00). This is a requirement in the system to ensure that the planning data is consistent and can be processed correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the validity start time you are entering is set to 00:00:00. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check the Validity Start Time: When you are entering the validity start time for the planning object, make sure to set it to midnight (00:00:00).
  
  
  Modify the Input: