How To Fix /SAPAPO/OUTLDET058 - The periodicity field is not maintained

/SAPAPO/OUTLDET058 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OUTLDET -

• Message number: 058

• Message text: The periodicity field is not maintained

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/SAPAPO/OUTLDET058 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OUTLDET058 indicates that the periodicity field is not maintained in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when working with planning books, data views, or when trying to execute certain planning functions that require a defined periodicity.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Periodicity Definition: The periodicity field, which defines the time intervals (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly) for planning, is not set up in the relevant planning book or data view.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the planning area or planning book may not have the periodicity defined correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data model or settings that prevent the periodicity from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Planning Book Settings:
  
  Go to the planning book in question and check the settings for the periodicity.
  Ensure that the periodicity is defined