How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_TS615 - Copy period outside of source or target profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_TS -

• Message number: 615

• Message text: Copy period outside of source or target profile

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_TS615 - Copy period outside of source or target profile ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_TS615 Copy period outside of source or target profile typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you are trying to copy a time period that is not defined within the source or target profile. This can happen during planning activities, such as copying planning data from one time period to another.
  Cause:
  
  Time Period Mismatch: The time period you are trying to copy does not exist in either the source profile (where you are copying from) or the target profile (where you are copying to).
  Profile Configuration: The profiles may not be configured correctly to include the necessary time periods.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity or configuration of the planning books or data views.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profiles: Verify the configuration of both the source and target profiles. Ensure that the time periods you are trying to copy are included in both profiles.
  
  Go to the relevant planning book and check the settings for the time profile.
  Ensure that the time periods are defined correctly in the planning book settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Time Periods: If the time periods are not defined, you may need to adjust the profiles to include the necessary time periods.
  
  You can do this by modifying the time profile settings in the planning book.
  
  
  
  Use Valid Time Periods: Ensure that you are selecting valid time periods that exist in both the source and target profiles when performing the copy operation.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on how to configure time profiles and planning books.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the copy operation, as sometimes authorization issues can lead to unexpected errors.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/TS to access the relevant planning books and profiles.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully copy the desired time periods in your SAP APO environment.