How To Fix VO006 - Time slot & is not defined in timeslot group &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VO - W&S: Rough workload forecast + picking wave

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Time slot & is not defined in timeslot group &

What causes this issue?

You have probably chosen an incorrect timeslot group or an incorrect
time slot.

System Response

It is not possible to create picking waves.

How to fix this error?

Please choose a timeslot group or a combination of timeslot group and
timeslot so that the timeslot group comprises the timeslot, and try
again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VO006 - Time slot & is not defined in timeslot group & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VO006:
  
  SAP Error Message: VO006 - Time slot & is not defined in timeslot group &
  
  1. Cause
  This error occurs when a time slot that is being referenced or used in a process (such as in transportation planning, shipment scheduling, or appointment scheduling) is not assigned or defined within the specified time slot group.
  
  In SAP Logistics Execution (LE) or Transportation Management (TM), time slots are used to define specific time intervals for activities like loading, unloading, or appointments.
  Time slots are grouped into time slot groups for easier management and assignment.
  If a time slot is used or selected but it does not belong to the time slot group expected or configured in the system, SAP throws this error.
  
  
  2. Where it typically occurs
  
  During appointment scheduling in SAP TM or LE.
  When creating or confirming shipments or deliveries that require time slot validation.
  In the configuration or master data maintenance of time slots and time slot groups.
  When integrating with external appointment scheduling systems.
  
  
  3. Solution
  To resolve the error:
  
  
  Check the Time Slot and Time Slot Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction or IMG path where time slots and time slot groups are maintained.
  Verify that the time slot in question is correctly assigned to the relevant time slot group.
  
  
  
  Assign the Missing Time Slot to the Time Slot Group:
  
  If the time slot is missing from the group, add it.
  IMG path example (may vary depending on SAP version):
  SPRO -> Logistics Execution -> Shipping -> Basic Shipping Functions -> Time Slot Management -> Define Time Slot Groups
  
  Or in SAP TM:
  SAP TM IMG -> Transportation Management -> Appointment Scheduling -> Define Time Slot Groups
  
  
  
  
  Check Master Data and Process Settings:
  
  Ensure that the shipment, delivery, or appointment references the correct time slot group.
  Validate that the time slot used in the process is valid and active.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Transaction:
  
  After correcting the configuration, retry the transaction or process that caused the error.
  
  
  
  
  4. Additional Information
  
  Time Slot: Represents a specific time interval (e.g., 08:00-09:00).
  Time Slot Group: A collection of time slots grouped logically (e.g., morning slots, afternoon slots).
  This error helps maintain consistency and prevents scheduling with invalid or undefined time slots.
  If you are using external appointment scheduling tools integrated with SAP, ensure that the time slots exchanged between systems are synchronized.
  
  
  5. Example
  
  Suppose you have a time slot group "Morning Slots" which includes time slots 08:00-09:00, 09:00-10:00.
  If a shipment tries to use a time slot 07:00-08:00 which is not part of "Morning Slots," SAP will throw VO006.
  
  
  If you need the exact transaction codes or IMG paths for your SAP version, please specify the module (e.g., SAP TM, LE-SHP) and SAP release.
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Code
  VO006
  
  
  Message
  Time slot & is not defined in timeslot group &
  
  
  Cause
  Time slot used is not assigned to the time slot group
  
  
  Solution
  Assign the time slot to the correct time slot group in configuration
  
  
  Related Areas
  Appointment scheduling, shipment scheduling, time slot management
  
  
  
  
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