How To Fix /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C236 - End of sales period is rejected; Template without generations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C -

• Message number: 236

• Message text: End of sales period is rejected; Template without generations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C236 - End of sales period is rejected; Template without generations ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C236 indicates that there is an issue related to the configuration of the sales period in the context of the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the message states that the end of the sales period is rejected because the template does not have any generations defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Generations: The primary cause of this error is that the template you are using for the sales period does not have any generations defined. Generations are necessary for the planning process as they determine how data is processed over time.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the planning area or the template settings that prevents the system from recognizing valid generations.
  Data Integrity Issues: If the data related to the sales period or the template is incomplete or corrupted, it may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Template Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the template in question.
  Ensure that the template has generations defined. If not, you will need to create or assign appropriate generations to the template.
  
  
  
  Define Generations:
  
  If you need to create generations, navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP and define the necessary generations for the template.
  Ensure that the generations align with your sales period requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area Settings:
  
  Check the planning area settings to ensure that they are correctly configured to support the sales period and the associated template.
  Make sure that the planning area is activated and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data associated with the sales period and the template to ensure there are no inconsistencies or missing information.
  If necessary, run data consistency checks to identify and resolve any issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring templates and generations in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may 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.
  Training Resources: Consider training or documentation on IBP/APO configuration to better understand how to manage templates and generations effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your sales period configuration is correctly set up.