How To Fix /SAPAPO/OUTLDET061 - The specified period contains existing events; no new events are created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OUTLDET -

• Message number: 061

• Message text: The specified period contains existing events; no new events are created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OUTLDET061 - The specified period contains existing events; no new events are created ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OUTLDET061 indicates that there are existing events in the specified period, and as a result, no new events can be created. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to create or modify planning events in a time period that already has scheduled events.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Events: The primary cause of this error is that there are already events scheduled in the specified time period. SAP APO does not allow overlapping events for the same planning object.
  Planning Object Locking: If the planning object is locked or if there are other processes that are currently using the same planning object, it may prevent the creation of new events.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the APO system may restrict the creation of new events if existing ones are present.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Events: Review the existing events in the specified period. You can do this by navigating to the relevant planning book or using transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for the interactive planning view) to see what events are already scheduled.
  Adjust Time Period: If possible, adjust the time period for the new events to a time frame that does not overlap with existing events.
  Delete or Modify Existing Events: If the existing events are no longer needed, consider deleting or modifying them to free up the time period for new events.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or APO configuration team to review the settings that might be affecting event creation.
  Check for Locks: Ensure that there are no locks on the planning object that could be preventing the creation of new events. You can use transaction SM12 to check for locks.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning views, SM12 for lock entries, and SM21 for system logs.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on event management in APO and best practices for managing planning objects.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify events in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create or modify events in SAP APO.