How To Fix 5A418 - Schedule pattern is too long for selected recurrence frequency

5A418 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 418

• Message text: Schedule pattern is too long for selected recurrence frequency

What causes this issue?

The total duration (= highest day number) of the chosen day schedule is
too long for the specified recurrence frequency. For schedule class 2,
for example, a frequency of 1 (= weekly repetition) is not possible
with a day schedule of more than 7 days.

How to fix this error?

Increase the recurrence frequency, or choose a shorter day schedule
from table T770B.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A418 - Schedule pattern is too long for selected recurrence frequency ?

  The SAP error message 5A418 indicates that the schedule pattern you are trying to create or modify is too long for the selected recurrence frequency. This typically occurs in the context of scheduling jobs, maintenance plans, or other recurring tasks in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following factors:
  
  Recurrence Frequency Limitations: Each recurrence frequency (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly) has a maximum limit on how far into the future the schedule can extend. If the schedule pattern exceeds this limit, the error will be triggered.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configuration settings that limit the length of the schedule pattern based on business rules or system performance considerations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Schedule Pattern: Check the schedule pattern you are trying to create. Ensure that it does not extend beyond the allowed limits for the selected recurrence frequency.
  
  
  Adjust the Recurrence Frequency: If the schedule