How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR616 - Time stream must contain at least two work periods

/SAPAPO/OM_ERROR616 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR -

• Message number: 616

• Message text: Time stream must contain at least two work periods

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR616 - Time stream must contain at least two work periods ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR616 indicates that a time stream in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module must contain at least two work periods. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform an operation that requires a time stream (like a planning run or a forecast) but the time stream you are using has insufficient data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Work Periods: The time stream you are trying to use has only one work period defined. In order to perform certain operations, at least two work periods are required to establish a time frame for planning.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the planning area or the time stream settings that is preventing the correct definition of work periods.
  Data Entry Errors: There might be an error in how the time stream was defined or populated, leading to a lack of sufficient work periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Time Stream Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction