How To Fix /SAPAPO/AHT013 - The period of examination exceeds 1 year --> performance

/SAPAPO/AHT013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/AHT -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: The period of examination exceeds 1 year --> performance

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/AHT013 - The period of examination exceeds 1 year --> performance ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/AHT013 indicates that the period of examination for a certain operation exceeds one year, which can lead to performance issues. This error typically arises in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when users attempt to analyze or process data over an excessively long time frame.
  
  Cause:
  
  Long Time Frame: The primary cause of this error is that the user is trying to execute a query or report that spans a period longer than one year. This can happen in various APO functions, such as demand planning, supply network planning, or any other planning-related activities.
  Performance Concerns: SAP has built-in limitations to prevent performance degradation that can occur when processing large datasets over extended periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Reduce the Time Frame: The most straightforward solution is to limit the period of examination to one year or less. This can be done by adjusting the selection criteria in your query or report.
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