How To Fix IP132 - The chosen time unit & is not time-dependent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 132

• Message text: The chosen time unit & is not time-dependent

What causes this issue?

You have tried to assign a unit to the
<DS:GLOS.scheduling_period>scheduling period</> which is not
time-based. However, performance-based scheduling periods are not
supported.

System Response

The system does not accept this unit.

How to fix this error?

Assign a suitable time unit to the scheduling period.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP132 - The chosen time unit & is not time-dependent ?

  The SAP error message IP132 indicates that the time unit you have selected for a planning or scheduling operation is not time-dependent. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Integrated Planning (IP) or other planning modules where time-dependent data is required for certain operations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Time Unit Selection: The time unit you are trying to use (e.g., days, weeks, months) is not configured to be time-dependent in the system.
  Master Data Configuration: The master data or planning object you are working with may not support the time unit you have selected.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version you are using may not be set up to handle the time unit in question.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Time Unit Configuration: Verify that the time unit you are trying to use is indeed set up as a time-dependent unit in the system. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the relevant planning area or master