How To Fix OIJ_SP034 - Time bucket not maintained. See long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIJ_SP - TSW: Stock projection relevent messages

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Time bucket not maintained. See long text

What causes this issue?

Time bucket not maintained (Customizing table OIJ_TIMEBUCKETS).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Goto Customizing, choose Industry Solution Oil & Gas (Downstream)
-> TSW (Trader's & Scheduler's Workbench) -> Stock Projection ->
Define Stock Projection types / Define time buckets and maintain time
buckets.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIJ_SP034 - Time bucket not maintained. See long text ?

  The SAP error message OIJ_SP034, which states "Time bucket not maintained," typically occurs in the context of SAP Oil and Gas (OIJ) when there is an issue with the configuration of time buckets in the system. Time buckets are used to group data over specific time intervals for reporting and analysis purposes.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The time bucket settings may not be properly configured in the system. This could mean that the necessary time buckets have not been defined for the relevant planning or reporting areas.
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: If a user is trying to perform an operation that requires a specific time bucket, but that bucket has not been set up or is not available for the selected period, the system will throw this error.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the time buckets, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OIJ_SP034 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Time Bucket Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for time buckets in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the necessary time buckets are defined and active for the relevant planning or reporting areas.
  
  
  
  Maintain Time Buckets:
  
  If time buckets are missing, create or maintain them as needed. This can typically be done in the customizing settings (SPRO) under the relevant module for Oil and Gas.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data related to the time buckets to ensure that all necessary entries are present and correct.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the long text associated with the error message for additional context or specific instructions related to your configuration.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on how to select the correct time buckets when performing operations in the system.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in managing time buckets, such as OIJ configuration transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for patches or additional guidance.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or specific Oil and Gas documentation for detailed instructions on managing time buckets.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the OIJ_SP034 error in your SAP system.