How To Fix O4136 - Please define the average period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O4 - IS-Oil: MAP message pool

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Please define the average period

What causes this issue?

The average (or Fixation) period is not fully defined in the
Calculation Rules screen.

System Response

The period must be fully defined.

How to fix this error?

The period may be defined in two ways. Either enter the Date From and
Date To fields together (eg 01.01.1997 31.01.1997), or use the other
fields to define:
- Reference Date (eg Pricing Date)
- Offset to Reference Date (eg First Day of Month)
- Time Unit of Measure (eg Days)
- Period Before and Period After (eg 1)
- Exclude Event Date (check on or off)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O4136 - Please define the average period ?

  The SAP error message O4136, "Please define the average period," typically occurs in the context of defining or configuring average periods for certain financial or controlling processes, such as in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other related modules.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system expects a definition for the average period but cannot find it. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The average period has not been defined in the system settings.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the average period may be incorrectly configured or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the average period settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the O4136 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Average Period:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., CO-PA).
  Go to the section where average periods are defined. This is usually found under the controlling or financial accounting settings.
  Define the average period by specifying the necessary parameters (e.g., duration, type of average).
  
  
  
  Check Existing Configurations:
  
  Review any existing configurations to ensure they are complete and correct.
  Make sure that all required fields are filled out and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the average period settings.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to adjust user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific instructions on how to define average periods in your version of SAP.
  You may also find relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal that address this error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes (like SPRO for configuration) to access the settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error O4136 for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or discussion boards for insights from other users who may have encountered the same error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the O4136 error and successfully define the average period in your SAP system.