How To Fix /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS028 - Current period not used (min. work days = &1, current = &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Current period not used (min. work days = &1, current = &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS028 - Current period not used (min. work days = &1, current = &2) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS028 indicates that the current period is not being used in the planning process due to a mismatch in the minimum workdays defined and the current period's workdays. This error typically arises in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the system checks the number of workdays in the current period against the minimum workdays required for planning. The parameters involved are:
  
  Minimum Work Days (&1): This is the minimum number of workdays that must be available for the planning process to proceed.
  Current Work Days (&2): This is the number of workdays available in the current period.
  
  If the current workdays are less than the minimum required workdays, the system will not allow planning to proceed, resulting in this error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Calendar Settings:
  
  Verify the calendar settings in the APO system. Ensure that the workdays are correctly defined for the current period.
  You can check the factory calendar settings in the transaction /SAPAPO/MC62 (Maintain Factory Calendar) to ensure that the workdays are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Adjust Minimum Workdays:
  
  If the current period's workdays are indeed less than the required minimum, you may need to adjust the minimum workdays setting in the planning configuration.
  This can typically be done in the planning book settings or in the configuration settings for the specific planning area.
  
  
  
  Change the Planning Period:
  
  If the current period is not suitable for planning due to insufficient workdays, consider changing the planning period to one that has the required number of workdays.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Parameters:
  
  Check the planning parameters in the relevant planning book or planning area to ensure they are set correctly and align with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or APO consultant for specific configuration settings that may need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MC62 for factory calendar maintenance and /SAPAPO/MC84 for planning book configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.