How To Fix /PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG096 - Template &1 (&2): Specify end of sales period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG -

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Template &1 (&2): Specify end of sales period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG096 - Template &1 (&2): Specify end of sales period ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG096 Template &1 (&2): Specify end of sales period typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue related to the sales period configuration for a specific template.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system requires you to specify an end date for the sales period associated with the template you are working with. The absence of this information can prevent the system from processing sales data correctly, leading to this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Template Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP where the template is defined. This could be in the IBP or APO module, depending on your system setup.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Period Settings:
  
  Look for the settings related to the sales period for the specified template (indicated by &1 and &2 in the error message). Ensure that both the start and end dates for the sales period are defined.
  
  
  
  Specify the End of Sales Period:
  
  If the end date is missing, enter the appropriate end date for the sales period. Make sure that this date aligns with your business requirements and planning horizon.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes to the template configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  Once the changes are saved, try to execute the process again that triggered the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or your organization's internal documentation for specific guidelines on configuring templates and sales periods in your version of SAP.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify template settings. If you do not have access, contact your SAP administrator.
  Consulting Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the sales period is correctly defined, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your planning activities in SAP.