How To Fix /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG034 - Periodicity for horizon &1 must be higher than or equal to &2

/SAPAPO/CFM_MSG034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG -

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Periodicity for horizon &1 must be higher than or equal to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG034 - Periodicity for horizon &1 must be higher than or equal to &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG034 indicates that there is an issue with the periodicity settings in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically related to the configuration of the planning horizon. The message states that the periodicity for the horizon must be higher than or equal to a specified value.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when the periodicity defined for a planning horizon (e.g., the time frame for which planning is done) is set to a value that is lower than the required minimum. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The periodicity settings in the planning book or in the configuration of the planning area may not align with the requirements of the planning process.
  Data Entry Errors: When setting up the planning horizon, the user may have inadvertently entered a periodicity that does not meet the minimum requirements.
  Changes in Business Requirements: If the business requirements change, the existing periodicity may