How To Fix /SAPAPO/DMRES164 - Rate intervals of dimension & are already maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DMRES -

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Rate intervals of dimension & are already maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES164 - Rate intervals of dimension & are already maintained ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES164 indicates that there is an issue with the rate intervals of a specific dimension in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when you attempt to maintain or change rate intervals for a dimension that already has existing rate intervals defined.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create or modify rate intervals for a dimension that already has defined intervals.
  There may be an attempt to overwrite or duplicate existing rate intervals, which is not allowed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Rate Intervals:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP APO where you can view the rate intervals for the dimension in question.
  Verify if there are already defined rate intervals for that dimension.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Intervals:
  
  If you need to change the existing intervals, you may need to delete the current intervals first before creating new ones.
  Ensure that the intervals you want to create do not overlap with existing ones.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to rate intervals in APO to understand the rules and constraints regarding their maintenance.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/DMRES to access the relevant data and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or references to the existing rate intervals that might prevent their modification or deletion.
  
  
  
  Consult with a Functional Consultant:
  
  If you are unsure about the changes or the implications of deleting existing intervals, consult with an SAP APO functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  APO Documentation: Review the official SAP APO documentation for best practices on managing rate intervals.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage the rate intervals for the specified dimension in SAP APO.