How To Fix /SAPAPO/AMON066 - Invalid period type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/AMON -

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Invalid period type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/AMON066 - Invalid period type ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/AMON066 Invalid period type typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the period type specified in a planning function or a planning book. This error indicates that the system is unable to recognize or validate the period type being used in the context of the operation being performed.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Period Type: The period type specified in the planning function or planning book does not exist or is not defined correctly in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system related to the period types, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or planning data that lead to the system not recognizing the period type.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain period types.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Period Type Configuration:
  
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