How To Fix AIST007 - New intervals can only be created at start of a period

AIST007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AIST - Messages for Asset Master Record

• Message number: 007

• Message text: New intervals can only be created at start of a period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AIST007 - New intervals can only be created at start of a period ?

  The SAP error message AIST007 ("New intervals can only be created at start of a period") typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with time management, particularly in the area of time evaluation or time recording. This error indicates that the system is trying to create a new time interval that does not align with the defined periods in the time management configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Period Definition: The error usually arises when you attempt to create a new time interval that does not start at the beginning of a defined period (e.g., a month, week, or day). For example, if your periods are defined to start on the first of the month, trying to create a time interval starting on the 15th will trigger this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the time management settings in SAP, such as incorrect period definitions or settings that