How To Fix /SAPAPO/PHAS059 - Maximum number of historical periods is smaller than profile length

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PHAS -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Maximum number of historical periods is smaller than profile length

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PHAS059 - Maximum number of historical periods is smaller than profile length ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PHAS059 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the historical periods in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, it means that the maximum number of historical periods defined in the planning area is smaller than the length of the profile being used for planning.
  Cause:
  
  Profile Length Exceeds Historical Periods: The planning profile you are using has a length that exceeds the maximum number of historical periods defined in the planning area. This can happen if the profile is set to consider more periods than what is available in the historical data.
  Configuration Mismatch: There may be a mismatch in the configuration settings between the planning area and the profile settings, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Planning Area Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/MC62 to check the settings of the planning area.
  Verify the maximum number of historical periods defined in the planning area. This is usually set in the planning area configuration.
  
  
  
  Adjust Profile Length:
  
  If the profile length is indeed longer than the maximum historical periods, you can either:
  
  Reduce the length of the profile to match the maximum historical periods.
  Increase the maximum number of historical periods in the planning area configuration if it is feasible and aligns with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  
  
  Modify the Planning Profile:
  
  Go to transaction code /SAPAPO/MC8A to modify the planning profile.
  Adjust the settings to ensure that the profile length does not exceed the maximum historical periods.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the planning run again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring planning areas and profiles in SAP APO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/PHAS059 error and ensure that your planning processes run smoothly.