How To Fix ICC_BTR015 - Medium term period should start one day after the short term period ends

ICC_BTR015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICC_BTR - Treasury Localization for Brazil

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Medium term period should start one day after the short term period ends

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ICC_BTR015 - Details

• The SAP error message ICC_BTR015 indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of the medium-term planning periods in relation to the short-term planning periods. Specifically, the error states that the medium-term period should start one day after the short-term period ends. This is a common issue in the context of planning and forecasting in SAP, particularly in modules related to production planning or sales and operations planning.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Period Configuration: The start date of the medium-term planning period overlaps with the end date of the short-term planning period.
  Data Entry Errors: When entering planning periods, the dates may have been incorrectly specified, leading to overlaps.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for planning periods may not be correctly set up, causing inconsistencies in the planning logic.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Planning Periods:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for