How To Fix SAWE_BO_SA_TIME_PS021 - Forecast hours cannot be greater than 999

SAWE_BO_SA_TIME_PS021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAWE_BO_SA_TIME_PS - Message Class : Staff Assignment Time Planning Sheet

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Forecast hours cannot be greater than 999

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SAWE_BO_SA_TIME_PS021 - Details

• The SAP error message SAWE_BO_SA_TIME_PS021 indicates that the forecast hours specified in a planning or forecasting function exceed the maximum allowable limit of 999 hours. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where time-based forecasting is utilized.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the input value for forecast hours has been set to a number greater than 999. This could happen due to:
  
  Incorrect data entry by users.
  Misconfiguration in the planning settings.
  Data imported from external systems that do not adhere to the SAP constraints.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Values: Review the input values for forecast hours in the relevant planning transaction or configuration. Ensure that the values do not exceed 999.
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: If the forecast hours are being set through a configuration or a planning profile, check the settings to ensure they are correctly