How To Fix 61845 - Planning Periods contain errors. Please maintain correctly.

61845 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 845

• Message text: Planning Periods contain errors. Please maintain correctly.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61845 - Planning Periods contain errors. Please maintain correctly. ?

  The SAP error message "61845 Planning Periods contain errors. Please maintain correctly." typically occurs in the context of planning and budgeting processes within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP S/4HANA. This error indicates that there are issues with the planning periods defined in the system, which could be due to incorrect settings or configurations.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Planning Period Configuration: The planning periods may not be set up correctly, such as overlapping periods, missing periods, or incorrect date ranges.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the planning periods, such as missing entries or incorrect values.
  Locked Periods: The planning periods may be locked for changes, preventing any updates or corrections.
  Invalid Time Series: The time series used for planning may not align with the defined planning periods.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Planning Period Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the planning period settings in the relevant SAP module.
  Ensure that the periods are defined