How To Fix /SAPAPO/CMDS_SCO031 - Entered date qualifier &1 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CMDS_SCO -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Entered date qualifier &1 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CMDS_SCO031 - Entered date qualifier &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CMDS_SCO031 Entered date qualifier &1 is invalid typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user is trying to enter a date qualifier that is not recognized or is invalid for the operation being performed.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Qualifier: The date qualifier entered does not match any of the predefined date qualifiers in the system. This could be due to a typo or using a qualifier that is not applicable in the current context.
  Configuration Issues: The date qualifiers may not be properly configured in the system, or there may be missing entries in the relevant customizing settings.
  Version Mismatch: If you are using a version of SAP that does not support the date qualifier you are trying to use, this error may occur.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain date qualifiers.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date Qualifier: Verify that the date qualifier you are entering is correct. Refer to the documentation or help files to ensure you are using a valid qualifier.
  Review Customizing Settings: Check the customizing settings in SAP to ensure that the date qualifiers are correctly defined. This can typically be done in the SPRO transaction under the relevant APO settings.
  Consult Documentation: Look into the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for a list of valid date qualifiers for the specific transaction or function you are using.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the date qualifiers. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it seems to be a system configuration issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to APO and date management, such as /SAPAPO/CMDS for command management.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.