How To Fix IP807 - Maintain an offset for packages that are not called regularly

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 807

• Message text: Maintain an offset for packages that are not called regularly

What causes this issue?

You have marked the <DS:GLOS.preventive_maintenance_package>maintenance
package</> as <ZH>non-periodic</>. You must enter an offset for
maintenance packages that are non-periodic.

System Response

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How to fix this error?

Enter the offset and its short text.
If the maintenance package is to be repeated <ZH>periodically</>, enter
the cycle length.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP807 - Maintain an offset for packages that are not called regularly ?

  The SAP error message IP807, which states "Maintain an offset for packages that are not called regularly," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Integrated Planning (IP) module, particularly when dealing with planning packages and their execution.
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to execute a planning package that has not been configured with an appropriate offset. In SAP Integrated Planning, offsets are used to define how data is processed and when it should be executed. If a package is not called regularly (i.e., it is not part of a regular planning cycle), the system requires an offset to be defined to ensure that the package can be executed correctly.
  Solution:
  To resolve the IP807 error, you need to maintain an offset for the planning package in question. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Planning Package:
  
  Go to the transaction code RSPLAN or navigate through the SAP menu to the relevant planning area.
  
  
  
  Select the Package:
  
  Identify and select the planning package that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Maintain Offset:
  
  Look for the option to maintain the offset for the selected package. This is usually found in the package settings or properties.
  Define the offset according to your planning requirements. The offset can be set in terms of time (e.g., days, weeks) or other relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After maintaining the offset, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Package:
  
  Try executing the planning package again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Integrated Planning to understand how offsets work and best practices for maintaining planning packages.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSPLAN for planning package management and RSRT for running queries.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the IP807 error for additional insights or patches that may address specific issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify planning packages and offsets in your SAP environment.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or Functional team for further assistance, as there may be underlying configuration issues or system-specific settings that need to be addressed.