How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDRP306 - Unknown period type &1 set in database (TSDM)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDRP -

• Message number: 306

• Message text: Unknown period type &1 set in database (TSDM)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP306 - Unknown period type &1 set in database (TSDM) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP306 Unknown period type &1 set in database (TSDM) typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the period type configuration in the database. This error indicates that the system has encountered a period type that it does not recognize or that is not defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Period Type: The period type referenced in the error message (&1) is not defined in the system or has been incorrectly configured.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as a mismatch between the period types used in planning and those defined in the configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the period type may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Period Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/SDP94 or /SAPAPO/SDP1 to check the period types defined in your system.
  Ensure that the period type referenced in the error message is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Book Settings:
  
  Check the planning book settings to ensure that the correct period types are being used.
  If necessary, adjust the planning book to use a valid period type.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the data. You can use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/TSM to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Transport Request Review:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including period types, were included.
  If needed, re-transport the missing objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to period types in APO for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94, /SAPAPO/SDP1, and /SAPAPO/TSM.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  APO Configuration: Understanding the configuration of the APO system, especially in relation to planning books and data views, can help in troubleshooting similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /SAPAPO/PDRP306 error message.