How To Fix /SCMTMS/TS_PROF502 - Optimizer runtime must be longer than 0 seconds

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TS_PROF -

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Optimizer runtime must be longer than 0 seconds

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF502 - Optimizer runtime must be longer than 0 seconds ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF502 indicates that the optimizer runtime for a transportation planning process must be greater than 0 seconds. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is trying to execute a planning run, but the configuration for the optimizer runtime is set incorrectly.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The optimizer runtime parameter may be set to 0 or an invalid value in the configuration settings.
  System Settings: The system may not be properly configured to allow for a valid runtime for the optimizer.
  Profile Settings: The planning profile used for the transportation planning run may have incorrect settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Planning Profile:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SCMTMS/PROF to access the planning profiles.
  Select the relevant planning profile that you are using for the transportation planning run.
  Check the settings for the optimizer runtime. Ensure that the runtime is set to a value greater than 0 seconds.
  
  
  
  Adjust Optimizer Runtime:
  
  If the runtime is set to 0, change it to a positive value (e.g., 1 second or more) based on your planning requirements.
  Save the changes to the planning profile.
  
  
  
  Review System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the overall system configuration for SAP TM is correctly set up. This includes checking any related settings in the customizing transactions.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the transportation planning process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the appropriate settings, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring the optimizer runtime.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue continues after making the adjustments, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/PROF for planning profiles and /SCMTMS/PLN for planning runs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message or the optimizer settings in SAP TM.
  Performance Considerations: Keep in mind that setting the optimizer runtime too low may lead to suboptimal planning results, while setting it too high may impact system performance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF502 and successfully execute your transportation planning processes.