How To Fix SAWE_BO_SA009 - Maximum days must be greater than expected days

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAWE_BO_SA - Message class for BO Staff Assignment

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Maximum days must be greater than expected days

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAWE_BO_SA009 - Maximum days must be greater than expected days ?

  The SAP error message SAWE_BO_SA009, which states "Maximum days must be greater than expected days," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or Supply Chain Management (SCM) modules. This error indicates that there is a configuration or data entry issue where the maximum number of days allowed for a certain process (like lead time, delivery time, etc.) is set to a value that is less than or equal to the expected number of days for that process.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Error: The maximum days setting in the relevant configuration (like transportation lead times, production lead times, etc.) is incorrectly set.
  Data Entry Error: The expected days value entered in the relevant transaction or master data is higher than the maximum days allowed.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the materials or resources involved may have incorrect values.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., in SPRO) and verify the maximum days settings for the relevant process.
  Ensure that the maximum days are set to a value that is greater than the expected days.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the materials or resources involved. Look for the expected days value and ensure it is within the limits set by the maximum days.
  If necessary, adjust the expected days in the master data to be less than the maximum days.
  
  
  
  Adjust Expected Days:
  
  If the expected days are correct and should not be changed, then you will need to adjust the maximum days in the configuration to accommodate the expected days.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP1 for planning or /SAPAPO/MC90 for master data to check and adjust settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring lead times and related settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SAWE_BO_SA009 error and ensure that your planning processes run smoothly.