How To Fix APO_BAPI360 - Specify the period type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APO_BAPI - Message Class for APO BAPIs

• Message number: 360

• Message text: Specify the period type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APO_BAPI360 - Specify the period type ?

  The SAP error message APO_BAPI360: Specify the period type typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) is called without specifying a required parameter, specifically the period type.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A BAPI related to planning or forecasting is called without providing the necessary period type.
  The period type is a mandatory field that defines the granularity of the data (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly).
  The calling program or interface does not correctly set the period type before invoking the BAPI.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check BAPI Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific BAPI you are using to understand the required parameters, including the period type.
  
  
  Specify the Period Type: Ensure that the calling program or interface includes the period type parameter when invoking the BAPI. This can typically be done by:
  
  Setting the appropriate value for the period