How To Fix /SAPAPO/SRC242 - Validity end time must be 23:59:59

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SRC -

• Message number: 242

• Message text: Validity end time must be 23:59:59

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC242 - Validity end time must be 23:59:59 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC242 Validity end time must be 23:59:59 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you are trying to set a validity period for a planning object, such as a product or a location, and the end time is not set to the required value of 23:59:59.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the system expects the validity end time to be set to the last second of the day (23:59:59) for the validity period to be considered valid. If you attempt to set the end time to any other value (e.g., 00:00:00 of the next day or any time before 23:59:59), the system will reject it and throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the validity end time is set correctly. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check the Validity End Time: When entering or modifying the validity