How To Fix /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS128 - Loc. &1: Current Period Not Used (Min. Working Days = &2, Current = &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS -

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Loc. &1: Current Period Not Used (Min. Working Days = &2, Current = &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS128 - Loc. &1: Current Period Not Used (Min. Working Days = &2, Current = &3) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS128 indicates that there is an issue with the planning period configuration in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the error message states that the current period is not being used due to a mismatch in the minimum working days defined for that period.
  Cause:
  The error message typically arises from the following scenarios:
  
  
  Minimum Working Days Configuration: The minimum working days for the location (Loc. &1) are set to a value that does not match the current period's working days. For example, if the minimum working days are set to 5, but the current period only has 3 working days, this error will occur.
  
  
  Calendar Settings: The calendar settings for the location may not be correctly defined, leading to discrepancies in the working days.
  
  
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may not be aligned with the current settings or may have been changed, affecting the working days.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Minimum Working Days:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the location in question.
  Verify the minimum working days setting and ensure it aligns with the current period's working days.
  
  
  
  Review Calendar Settings:
  
  Check the calendar settings for the location to ensure that the working days are correctly defined.
  Make sure that holidays and non-working days are accurately reflected in the calendar.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Version:
  
  If you are using a specific planning version, ensure that it is correctly set up and that the working days are defined as expected.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Planning Run:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the planning run to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on configuring working days and planning periods.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC62 (for maintaining the location master data) or /SAPAPO/MC73 (for checking the planning version) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS128.