How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON036 - The year-dependent definition of pattern &1 has been adjusted

/SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: The year-dependent definition of pattern &1 has been adjusted

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/SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON036 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON036 indicates that there is an issue with the year-dependent definition of a seasonality pattern in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically in the context of the Multi-Demand Planning (MDP) functionality. This message typically arises when there are inconsistencies or adjustments needed in the seasonal pattern definitions for a specific year.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The seasonal pattern for the specified year may not be defined correctly or is inconsistent with the data available in the system.
  Changes in Demand Patterns: If there have been changes in demand patterns or if the historical data has been updated, the existing seasonal patterns may need to be adjusted.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system related to the seasonal patterns or the way they are defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Seasonal Patterns: Check the seasonal pattern definition for the specified pattern ID (&1) in the APO system. Ensure that it