How To Fix IP493 - Cycle set sequence &1 contains more than one purely time-based cycle

IP493 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 493

• Message text: Cycle set sequence &1 contains more than one purely time-based cycle

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP493 - Cycle set sequence &1 contains more than one purely time-based cycle ?

  The SAP error message IP493 indicates that there is an issue with the cycle set sequence in the planning process. Specifically, it states that the cycle set sequence contains more than one purely time-based cycle. This can occur in the context of SAP's Integrated Planning (IP) or Production Planning (PP) modules, where cycles are used to define the frequency and timing of production or planning activities.
  
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by the following:
  
  Multiple Time-Based Cycles: The cycle set sequence has been defined with more than one cycle that is purely time-based. In SAP, a purely time-based cycle is one that is defined solely based on time intervals (e.g., daily, weekly) without any additional conditions or dependencies.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the cycle set or the way cycles are defined in the planning area.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies or errors in the master data or planning