How To Fix PRP_UI017 - No day of the week is selected in the periodic time description

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRP_UI - Error Messages for PRP User Interface

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No day of the week is selected in the periodic time description

What causes this issue?

No day of the week was selected for the periodic time description.
Where does the error occur?
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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?

Select at least one day of the week.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRP_UI017 - No day of the week is selected in the periodic time description ?

  The SAP error message PRP_UI017, which states "No day of the week is selected in the periodic time description," typically occurs in the context of scheduling or planning activities within SAP, particularly when dealing with periodic tasks or time-based planning.
  Cause:
  This error arises when a user attempts to create or modify a periodic time description without selecting any specific day(s) of the week. The system requires at least one day of the week to be selected to define when the periodic task should occur.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Periodic Time Description:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or screen where you are defining the periodic time description.
  
  
  
  Select Days of the Week:
  
  Look for the section where you can specify the days of the week. This is usually a checkbox or a selection list.
  Ensure that at least one day of the week is selected (e.g., Monday, Tuesday, etc.).
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After selecting the appropriate days, save your changes to the periodic time description.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Operation:
  
  Once the days are selected and saved, try to perform the operation that previously triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Periodic Time Descriptions: These are used in various SAP modules for scheduling tasks, such as maintenance planning, production planning, or other time-based activities.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify periodic time descriptions in your SAP environment.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation or your organization's SAP training materials for more detailed guidance on setting up periodic time descriptions.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community forums for additional assistance.
  
  By ensuring that at least one day of the week is selected in the periodic time description, you should be able to resolve the PRP_UI017 error and proceed with your tasks in SAP.