How To Fix PEP223 - An interval in minutes for daily overview has an invalid lines number &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PEP - Schedule Manager: Messages

• Message number: 223

• Message text: An interval in minutes for daily overview has an invalid lines number &

What causes this issue?

You can specify the number of lines in a minutes interval for the daily
overview. Enter a number between 01 and 10.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PEP223 - An interval in minutes for daily overview has an invalid lines number & ?

  The SAP error message PEP223, which states "An interval in minutes for daily overview has an invalid lines number," typically occurs in the context of the Project System (PS) module when configuring or using the daily overview settings for project planning or reporting.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by an invalid configuration in the settings related to the daily overview of project data. Specifically, it indicates that the number of lines specified for the daily overview is not valid. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered a non-numeric value or a value that exceeds the allowed range for the number of lines.
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the project profile or the user-specific settings may not be correctly defined.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, this error can arise from bugs or inconsistencies in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PEP223 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the daily overview in the Project System.
  Ensure that the number of lines specified is a valid numeric value and falls within the acceptable range.
  
  
  
  Review User Settings:
  
  If the error occurs for a specific user, check their user-specific settings to ensure they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Interval:
  
  If the error is related to the interval in minutes, verify that the interval is set correctly and does not conflict with the number of lines.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on configuring the daily overview settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide patches or updates if the issue is related to a known bug.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ03 (Display Project) to access project settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PEP223 error in your SAP system.