How To Fix /SCDL/DL_CONF012 - Date/time category &1 is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/DL_CONF -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Date/time category &1 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/DL_CONF012 - Date/time category &1 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/DL_CONF012 Date/time category &1 is not valid typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the date/time category being used in a configuration or planning scenario.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date/Time Category: The error indicates that the date/time category specified (represented by &1) is not recognized or does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, an incorrect configuration, or the category not being defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The date/time category may not be properly configured in the relevant customizing settings.
  Master Data Issues: The master data related to the planning object may not be set up correctly, leading to the use of an invalid date/time category.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the settings for date/time categories in the SCM or APO module.
  Ensure that the date/time category you are trying to use is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input where the error occurs. Ensure that the date/time category is spelled correctly and matches the defined categories in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data related to the planning object or process you are working with. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly and that the date/time category is valid for the context.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on valid date/time categories and their usage.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/PLANNING or /SAPAPO/DP depending on the context of your work.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.