How To Fix EPRO153 - Profiles must have identical interval length

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPRO - Messages for EDM Profile Processing

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Profiles must have identical interval length

What causes this issue?

The displayed profiles must have the same interval length. You tried to
open a list of profiles that contain several interval lengths.

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?

Open profiles with the same interval category.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPRO153 - Profiles must have identical interval length ?

  The SAP error message EPRO153, which states "Profiles must have identical interval length," typically occurs in the context of SAP's environment for managing profiles, such as in the area of personnel administration or time management. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the interval lengths of the profiles being compared or processed.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Mismatched Profile Intervals: The profiles you are trying to use or compare have different interval lengths. For example, if one profile is set to a weekly interval and another is set to a monthly interval, this error will occur.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the profiles were not set up correctly, leading to inconsistent interval definitions.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors when creating or modifying profiles can lead to discrepancies in interval lengths.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EPRO153 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Profile Definitions:
  
  Go to the transaction code related to profile management (e.g., PZ01, PZ02, or similar).
  Review the profiles involved in the error message and ensure that they have the same interval length.
  
  
  
  Modify Profiles:
  
  If you find that the profiles have different interval lengths, modify them to ensure they match. This may involve changing the interval length of one or more profiles to make them consistent.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO) to ensure that the profiles are set up correctly and consistently across the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on profile management and interval settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Seek Help:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for profile management, such as PZ01 (Create Profile) and PZ02 (Change Profile).
  Documentation: Review SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on profile management and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EPRO153 error and implement a solution to resolve it.