How To Fix SGT_MAIN205 - Enter a valid value for field Safety time.

SGT_MAIN205 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SGT_MAIN - Message Class for Article Master Data

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Enter a valid value for field Safety time.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGT_MAIN205 - Enter a valid value for field Safety time. ?

  The SAP error message SGT_MAIN205, which states "Enter a valid value for field Safety time," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. This error indicates that the system expects a valid input for the "Safety time" field, which is often used in planning scenarios to account for uncertainties in supply and demand.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Input: The most common cause is that the value entered in the "Safety time" field is either not a number, is negative, or is outside the acceptable range defined in the system.
  Field Configuration: The field may not be properly configured in the system, leading to validation errors.
  Missing Data: Required data for the safety time calculation may be missing or incomplete.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to enter or modify values in this field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Value: Ensure that the value entered in the "Safety