How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDRP308 - Changing the period category leads to inconsistencies

/SAPAPO/PDRP308 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDRP -

• Message number: 308

• Message text: Changing the period category leads to inconsistencies

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP308 - Changing the period category leads to inconsistencies ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP308 indicates that there are inconsistencies in the planning data when attempting to change the period category in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the system detects that the change in the period category could lead to discrepancies in the planning data, such as mismatches in the time series data or planning objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The existing planning data may not be compatible with the new period category. For example, if the new period category has a different granularity (e.g., changing from weekly to monthly), the existing data may not align with this new structure.
  Locked Data: There may be locked or archived data that prevents the system from making the necessary adjustments to accommodate the new period category.
  Planning Object Dependencies: Certain planning objects may have dependencies that are not satisfied when changing the period category.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings