How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_BLOCK005 - Mixing of different buckets is not allowed within the proposal horizon

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_BLOCK -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Mixing of different buckets is not allowed within the proposal horizon

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_BLOCK005 - Mixing of different buckets is not allowed within the proposal horizon ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_BLOCK005 indicates that there is an issue with the mixing of different time buckets within the proposal horizon in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a planning proposal that includes different types of time buckets (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly) within the same planning horizon.
  Cause:
  
  Different Bucket Types: The proposal is attempting to mix different time bucket types (e.g., daily and weekly) within the same planning horizon.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the planning area may not be set up to allow for mixed bucket types.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be an error in the data entry where different bucket types were inadvertently included in the same proposal.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Bucket Types: Ensure that all time buckets within the proposal horizon are of the same type. If you are working with daily buckets, ensure that all entries are daily.
  Adjust Planning Horizon: Modify the planning horizon to ensure that it only includes one type of bucket. This may involve changing the time frame or the granularity of the data being processed.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings of the planning area in SAP APO to ensure that it is set up correctly to handle the desired bucket types.
  Data Validation: Validate the data being used in the proposal to ensure that it adheres to the expected bucket type requirements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Planning Area Configuration: Review the configuration of the planning area in transaction /SAPAPO/MC62 to ensure that the bucket types are consistent.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for Advanced Planning and Optimization for more details on planning horizons and bucket types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling bucket types in proposals.
  Testing: After making adjustments, test the proposal creation process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create or modify your planning proposal in SAP APO.