How To Fix CY523 - Time profile "&" was not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 523

• Message text: Time profile "&" was not found

What causes this issue?

The time profile &V1& is entered in the overall profile. However
the time profile &V1& does not exist.

How to fix this error?

You should enter another time profile in the overall profile in
Customizing for capacity leveling or
maintain the time profile &V1& in Customizing for capacity
leveling or
use another overall profile.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY523 - Time profile "&" was not found ?

  The SAP error message CY523 indicates that a specific time profile, identified by the placeholder "&", could not be found in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of production planning or controlling, particularly when dealing with capacity planning or scheduling.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Time Profile: The most common cause of this error is that the time profile specified in the configuration or transaction does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The time profile may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the time profile.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the time profile may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Time Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the section where time profiles are defined.
  Verify if the time profile exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Time Profile:
  
  If the time profile does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings under the relevant module (e.g., Production Planning).
  If it exists but is incorrectly configured, modify it as necessary.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the time profile. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing user roles.
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary data, including time profiles, was correctly transferred.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on time profiles and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, C223 for checking time profiles, or CPI1 for capacity planning.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: SAP Community and other user forums can be helpful for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CY523 error and implement a solution.