How To Fix VO028 - Profile of time slot not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Profile of time slot not defined

What causes this issue?

In the time slot &V1& of timeslot group &V2&, there is a reference to
profile &V3&. This profile, however, is not defined for warehouse &V4&.

System Response

It is not possible to create picking waves.

How to fix this error?

Choose between the following alternatives:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Select new selection data (warehouse, period, timeslot).
Contact your Customizing supervisor so that the profile is created.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VO028 - Profile of time slot not defined ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VO028 - Profile of time slot not defined:
  
  SAP Error Message: VO028 - Profile of time slot not defined
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to process a time slot (usually in the context of transportation scheduling, shipment planning, or delivery time management) but cannot find a corresponding time slot profile defined in the system.
  In SAP Logistics Execution (LE) or Transportation Management (TM), time slots are used to define specific time windows for activities such as loading, unloading, or delivery. Each time slot must be assigned a profile that contains parameters like allowed time ranges, capacity, and other scheduling rules.
  If the system encounters a time slot without an assigned or defined profile, it raises the VO028 error.
  
  Where it typically occurs:
  
  During shipment or delivery scheduling in SAP LE-TRA (Logistics Execution - Transportation).
  When creating or confirming appointments in SAP TM.
  In the configuration or master data related to time slot management.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Time Slot Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing path for time slot profiles:
  
  SPRO ? Logistics Execution ? Transportation ? Basic Transportation Functions ? Time Slot Management ? Define Time Slot Profiles
  
  
  Verify that the time slot profile relevant to your time slot is created and properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Assign Time Slot Profile to Time Slot:
  
  Ensure that the time slot you are using in your shipment or delivery document has a valid time slot profile assigned.
  This might be in the master data of the location, transportation lane, or specific time slot configuration.
  
  
  
  Maintain Time Slot Master Data:
  
  Check the time slot master data (transaction codes like /SCMTMS/TIME_SLOT or relevant TM transactions).
  Make sure the time slot is linked to a profile.
  
  
  
  Check Integration Settings:
  
  If you are using SAP TM integrated with SAP ECC or S/4HANA, verify that the time slot profiles are correctly mapped and transferred between systems.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing for Time Slot Determination:
  
  Sometimes, the determination of the time slot profile depends on rules or condition records.
  Check if the determination logic is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Time Slot Profiles define parameters such as:
  
  Start and end times of the slot.
  Maximum number of appointments.
  Allowed activities during the slot.
  Buffer times and tolerances.
  
  
  
  Proper configuration of time slot profiles is essential for efficient yard management, appointment scheduling, and transportation planning.
  
  
  If you recently transported customizing or master data from one system to another, verify that the time slot profiles were included and correctly imported.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VO028 - Profile of time slot not defined
  
  
  Cause
  Time slot used in scheduling or shipment does not have an assigned or defined profile.
  
  
  Solution
  Define and assign the appropriate time slot profile in customizing and master data.
  
  
  Transaction
  SPRO (customizing), /SCMTMS/TIME_SLOT (time slot master data), TM scheduling screens.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific transaction codes or configuration steps, please let me know!