How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL026 - The selected periodicities were inconsistent and have been deleted

/SAPAPO/MSDP_REL026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: The selected periodicities were inconsistent and have been deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL026 - The selected periodicities were inconsistent and have been deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL026 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the periodicities selected for a planning object in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This typically occurs when the periodicities defined for a planning object do not align with the expected or allowed configurations in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Periodicity Definitions: The periodicities selected for the planning object may not match the definitions set in the system. This can happen if there are changes in the configuration or if the periodicities were manually altered.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the master data or planning data.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of the planning area or planning book can lead to inconsistencies in periodicities.
  Versioning Issues: If different versions of the planning book or planning area are being used, it may lead to discrepancies in periodicities.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Periodicity Settings: Review the