How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON135 - Seasonal pattern &1 must first be saved as year-independent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON -

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Seasonal pattern &1 must first be saved as year-independent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON135 - Seasonal pattern &1 must first be saved as year-independent ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON135 indicates that you are trying to work with a seasonal pattern in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) that has not been saved as year-independent. This error typically occurs when you are attempting to use a seasonal pattern that is defined for a specific year, but the system requires it to be defined in a way that is independent of any particular year.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to use a seasonal pattern that is currently defined with year-specific data.
  The system requires the seasonal pattern to be saved as year-independent before it can be utilized in certain planning scenarios.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to save the seasonal pattern as year-independent. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Seasonal Pattern Maintenance:
  
  Go to the transaction code for maintaining seasonal patterns in SAP APO (usually /SAPAPO/SEASON).
  
  
  
  Select the Seasonal Pattern:
  
  Find and select the seasonal pattern that you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Change to Year-Independent:
  
  Look for an option or button that allows you to save the seasonal pattern as year-independent. This may be labeled as "Save as Year-Independent" or similar.
  
  
  
  Save the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the seasonal pattern.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Operation:
  
  Once the seasonal pattern is saved as year-independent, try to perform the operation that previously resulted in the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Seasonal Patterns in SAP APO: Seasonal patterns are used in demand planning to account for variations in demand that occur at specific times of the year. They can be defined for specific products and can help improve forecast accuracy.
  Year-Independent vs. Year-Specific Patterns: Year-independent patterns are more flexible and can be applied across multiple years, while year-specific patterns are limited to the year they were created for.
  Documentation and Help: If you need further assistance, refer to the SAP Help Portal or consult with your SAP support team for detailed guidance on managing seasonal patterns.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully use the seasonal pattern in your planning processes.