How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON136 - Specify fiscal year variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON -

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Specify fiscal year variant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON136 - Specify fiscal year variant ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON136 indicates that a fiscal year variant has not been specified in the context of a planning or forecasting process in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when working with seasonal planning or when trying to execute a planning function that requires a fiscal year variant to be defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant has not been defined in the planning book or in the settings for the planning function you are trying to execute.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the planning area or the planning book may not have the fiscal year variant set up correctly.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the fiscal year variant settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to SAP APO -> Global Settings -> Fiscal Year Variant.
  Ensure that a fiscal year variant is defined and assigned to the relevant planning area or planning book.
  
  
  
  Assign Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  In the planning book settings, ensure that the fiscal year variant is assigned correctly.
  Check the planning area settings to confirm that the fiscal year variant is linked to the appropriate key figures.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Book Configuration:
  
  Open the planning book in the Planning Book Maintenance (transaction code /SAPAPO/MP30).
  Verify that the fiscal year variant is specified in the planning book settings.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the fiscal year variant settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the planning function again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This is a configuration in SAP that defines how the fiscal year is structured, including the number of periods and the start and end dates.
  Planning Book: A planning book in SAP APO is a collection of key figures and characteristics that are used for planning purposes.
  Planning Area: This is a logical grouping of data that is used in the planning process, which can include various planning books and key figures.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or APO functional team for further investigation, as there may be additional configuration or data issues that need to be addressed.