How To Fix EMDUS046 - Define an interval length in minutes

EMDUS046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EMDUS -

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Define an interval length in minutes

What causes this issue?

When defining time-of-use periods, it is necessary to define interval
lengths in minutes to divide up the days.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Choose an interval length that is define in minutes or check in
Customizing to ensure the category of the selected interval length is
<ZK>Minutes</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EMDUS046 - Define an interval length in minutes ?

  The SAP error message EMDUS046, which states "Define an interval length in minutes," typically occurs in the context of configuring certain settings in SAP, particularly related to time intervals for processes such as scheduling, planning, or data collection.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when a required configuration parameter, specifically the interval length in minutes, has not been defined in the system. This can happen in various modules, such as SAP BW (Business Warehouse), SAP PP (Production Planning), or other areas where time intervals are relevant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EMDUS046 error, you need to define the interval length in minutes. Here are the general steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction code in SAP where the error is occurring. This could be in the configuration settings for the specific module you are working with.
  
  
  
  Locate the Interval Settings:
  
  Navigate to the section where you can define time intervals. This might be under