How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDRP309 - Changing the fiscal year variant leads to inconsistencies

/SAPAPO/PDRP309 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDRP -

• Message number: 309

• Message text: Changing the fiscal year variant leads to inconsistencies

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP309 - Changing the fiscal year variant leads to inconsistencies ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP309 indicates that there are inconsistencies in the data when attempting to change the fiscal year variant in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the fiscal year variant is altered, but there are existing planning data or transactions that are not compatible with the new fiscal year settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Planning Data: There may be existing planning data that was created under the old fiscal year variant, which does not align with the new variant.
  Inconsistent Time Periods: The new fiscal year variant may define different time periods (e.g., months, quarters) than the previous one, leading to conflicts.
  Open Periods: There may be open periods in the old fiscal year that are still being used for planning, which can cause inconsistencies when switching to a new variant.
  Master Data Issues: Master data related to the fiscal year, such as calendars or periods, may not