How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON138 - Season year in pattern &1 comprises more periods than those of a year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Season year in pattern &1 comprises more periods than those of a year

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON138 - Season year in pattern &1 comprises more periods than those of a year ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON138 indicates that there is a mismatch between the number of periods defined in a seasonal pattern and the number of periods that are typically expected in a year. This error usually occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with seasonal patterns in demand planning.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the seasonal pattern defined for a particular season year includes more periods than what is standard for a year. For example, if you have defined a seasonal pattern that includes 14 periods, but a year typically has only 12 periods (for monthly data), this discrepancy will lead to the error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Seasonal Pattern Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code for maintaining seasonal patterns (usually /SAPAPO/SEASON).
  Review the seasonal pattern that is causing the error and check the number of periods defined.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Number of Periods:
  
  If the seasonal pattern is incorrectly defined with too many periods, adjust it to match the standard number of periods for a year (e.g., 12 for monthly data).
  Ensure that the seasonal pattern aligns with the planning calendar you are using.
  
  
  
  Validate the Planning Calendar:
  
  Check the planning calendar settings to ensure that it is configured correctly and matches the expected number of periods.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Seasonal Pattern:
  
  If necessary, you may need to recreate the seasonal pattern from scratch to ensure that it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making adjustments, test the seasonal pattern to ensure that it no longer triggers the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on seasonal patterns and their configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SEASON for managing seasonal patterns.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your seasonal patterns are correctly configured in SAP APO.