How To Fix EPRO460 - Profile definition of formula prof. not within time period of prof. copy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPRO - Messages for EDM Profile Processing

• Message number: 460

• Message text: Profile definition of formula prof. not within time period of prof. copy

What causes this issue?

The profile definition for formula profile &v1& does not lie in the time
range for the profile definition of profile copy &v3&.

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?

To carry out a parallel update of a formula profile, the profile
definition of the formula profile must lie in the time range for the
profile definition of the profile copy. The profile copy is valid from
&v2& to &v4&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPRO460 - Profile definition of formula prof. not within time period of prof. copy ?

  The SAP error message EPRO460 indicates that there is an issue with the profile definition of a formula not being within the time period of the profile copy. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning (PP) or other modules where formula profiles are used for calculations related to production, costing, or planning.
  Cause:
  
  Time Period Mismatch: The formula profile you are trying to use is not valid for the time period of the profile copy. This can happen if the formula profile has been defined with specific validity dates that do not align with the dates of the profile copy.
  Profile Configuration: There may be an issue with how the profiles are configured, such as missing or incorrectly defined validity periods.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as changes made to the formula profile after the profile copy was created.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Validity Periods: Review the validity periods of both the formula profile and the profile copy. Ensure that the formula profile is valid for the time period you are trying to use it.
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., C223 for formula profiles) and check the validity dates.
  
  
  
  Adjust Profile Definitions: If the formula profile is not valid for the required period, you may need to adjust the validity dates or create a new formula profile that covers the necessary time frame.
  
  
  Recreate Profile Copy: If the formula profile has been changed after the profile copy was created, consider recreating the profile copy to ensure it aligns with the current formula profile definitions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on managing formula profiles and their validity periods.
  
  
  Check for Customizations: If your SAP system has custom developments or enhancements, ensure that these are not affecting the standard behavior of formula profiles.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C223 (for formula profiles) and C220 (for profile copies).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify formula profiles and profile copies.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.