How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT181 - Specify a period factor between 0 and 1

/SAPAPO/MAT181 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Specify a period factor between 0 and 1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT181 - Specify a period factor between 0 and 1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT181 indicates that there is an issue with the period factor specified in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) in SAP. This error typically arises when the period factor is set to a value that is either less than 0 or greater than 1, which is not acceptable in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The period factor is used in various calculations within SAP APO, such as in demand planning or supply network planning. The error occurs when:
  
  The period factor is incorrectly configured in the planning book or data settings.
  There is a data entry error where the user has input a value outside the acceptable range (0 to 1).
  The configuration of the planning area or key figures may not be set up correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Configuration:
  
  Go to the planning book or data view where the error is occurring.
  Verify the settings