How To Fix /SAPAPO/MA591 - Periodicity & does not exist in InfoCube

/SAPAPO/MA591 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MA -

• Message number: 591

• Message text: Periodicity & does not exist in InfoCube

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA591 - Periodicity & does not exist in InfoCube ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA591 typically indicates that there is an issue with the periodicity of the data being processed in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error occurs when the system cannot find the specified periodicity in the InfoCube, which is a data storage structure used in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) and APO.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Periodicity Definition: The periodicity you are trying to use (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly) is not defined in the InfoCube.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the InfoCube may not align with the periodicity of the data being processed.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the periodicity.
  Master Data Issues: The master data related to the periodicity may not be correctly set up or may be missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoCube Configuration:
  
  Go to the InfoCube in the SAP BW/BI system and verify that the periodicity you are trying to use is