How To Fix AUR036 - Simulation period &1 is inconsistent

AUR036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AUR - Unbilled Revenue Reporting and Mass Simulation

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Simulation period &1 is inconsistent

What causes this issue?

The simulation periods from &V2& to &V3& for the
<DS:DE.SIMRUNID>identification of the simulation period</> &V1& is
inconsistent for one of the following reasons:
The simulation period does not begin on the first day of a month.
The simulation period does not end on the last day of a month.
The start of the simulation period is not before the end of the
simulation period.

System Response

You cannot use this simulation period.

How to fix this error?

Correct the start date and end date of the simulation period.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AUR036 - Details

• The SAP error message AUR036, which states "Simulation period &1 is inconsistent," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module or similar planning scenarios. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the simulation period defined in your planning settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The simulation period may not be properly defined in the planning settings, leading to inconsistencies.
  Date Range Issues: The start and end dates of the simulation period may not align with the planning calendar or may fall outside the valid range.
  Master Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect master data (like product, location, or planning version) that affects the simulation period.
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may not be set up correctly for the simulation period.
  Data Locking: If the data is locked for the specified period, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the simulation period in the