How To Fix /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG023 - Enter a valid frequency period ('W' or 'M')

/SAPAPO/CFM_MSG023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Enter a valid frequency period ('W' or 'M')

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG023 - Enter a valid frequency period ('W' or 'M') ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG023 indicates that there is an issue with the frequency period specified in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when the system expects a valid frequency period but receives an invalid or unsupported value.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The frequency period entered is not recognized by the system. The valid options are usually 'W' for weekly and 'M' for monthly.
  There may be a configuration issue or a data entry error where an incorrect value is being passed to the system.
  The user might be trying to use a frequency period that is not defined in the system settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Values: Ensure that the frequency period you are entering is either 'W' (for weekly) or 'M' (for monthly). Double-check for any typos or incorrect characters.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you are using a custom program