How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON139 - Season year in pattern &1 comprises fewer periods than those of a year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON -

• Message number: 139

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON139 - Season year in pattern &1 comprises fewer periods than those of a year ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON139 indicates that there is a mismatch between the number of periods defined in a seasonal pattern and the expected number of periods for a year. This typically occurs in the context of demand planning or forecasting within SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with seasonal patterns.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The seasonal pattern defined for a product has fewer periods than the standard number of periods in a year (e.g., 12 months).
  The configuration of the seasonal pattern does not align with the calendar settings or the expected structure of the planning periods.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Seasonal Pattern Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/SEASON to review the seasonal patterns.
  Ensure that the number of periods defined in the seasonal pattern matches the expected number of periods for the year (e.g., 12 for monthly data).
  
  
  
  Adjust the Pattern:
  
  If the seasonal pattern is indeed defined with fewer periods, you may need to modify it to include the correct number of periods.
  You can add additional periods or adjust the existing ones to ensure that the total matches the expected count.
  
  
  
  Review Calendar Settings:
  
  Check the calendar settings in your APO system to ensure that they are correctly configured.
  Make sure that the fiscal year variant and the planning calendar align with the seasonal pattern.
  
  
  
  Reassign the Pattern:
  
  If necessary, reassign the corrected seasonal pattern to the relevant products or planning objects.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making adjustments, test the changes by running the planning process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on seasonal patterns and their configuration.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/SEASON - For managing seasonal patterns.
  /SAPAPO/DP - For demand planning activities.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON139 error and ensure that your seasonal patterns are correctly configured for your planning needs.