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.

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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 data.
  
  
  Change Time Unit: If the selected time unit is not time-dependent, consider changing it to a time-dependent unit that is compatible with your planning requirements.
  
  
  Review Master Data: Ensure that the master data associated with your planning object is correctly configured to support the time unit you are using. This may involve checking the characteristics and attributes of the master data.
  
  
  Planning Version Settings: Check the settings of the planning version you are using. Make sure it is configured to allow the time unit you are trying to use.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the time units supported in your version of SAP and the context in which you are working.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  Training and Documentation: Review training materials or documentation related to SAP Integrated Planning or the specific module you are working with to better understand time unit configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IP132 error and implement a suitable solution.