How To Fix /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR184 - Incorrect Period Indicator

/SAPAPO/DP_CHAR184 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR -

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Incorrect Period Indicator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR184 - Incorrect Period Indicator ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR184 Incorrect Period Indicator typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly in the Demand Planning (DP) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the period indicator being used in a planning function or during data processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Period Indicator: The period indicator specified in the planning function or data processing does not match the expected format or is not defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the planning area or the planning function that lead to the use of an incorrect period indicator.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being processed may have inconsistencies or missing values that lead to the error.
  Versioning Issues: If you are using different versions of planning books or data views, the period indicator may not be compatible.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Period Indicator: Verify that the period indicator being used is valid and correctly defined