How To Fix RY806 - Number of fixed spots (&) is larger than the no. of averaging dates (&)

RY806 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RY - Messages for RM Basis

• Message number: 806

• Message text: Number of fixed spots (&) is larger than the no. of averaging dates (&)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RY806 - Number of fixed spots (&) is larger than the no. of averaging dates (&) ?

  The SAP error message RY806 indicates that there is a mismatch between the number of fixed spots defined in your configuration and the number of averaging dates that have been set. This typically occurs in the context of planning or forecasting scenarios where fixed spots (specific time periods) are used alongside averaging dates (the periods over which data is averaged).
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The number of fixed spots defined in your planning configuration exceeds the number of averaging dates available. This can happen if the configuration was altered or if there was an oversight during setup.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error in data entry where the fixed spots were incorrectly defined or the averaging dates were not set up properly.
  Changes in Planning Parameters: If there have been recent changes to the planning parameters or settings, it may have led to this inconsistency.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for fixed