How To Fix /SAPAPO/PINV432 - Number of periods for WF1 is more than the total number of periods

/SAPAPO/PINV432 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PINV -

• Message number: 432

• Message text: Number of periods for WF1 is more than the total number of periods

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PINV432 - Number of periods for WF1 is more than the total number of periods ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PINV432 indicates that there is a mismatch between the number of periods defined for a specific planning version (WF1 in this case) and the total number of periods available in the planning horizon. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with planning books or data views.
  
  Cause:
  
  Planning Horizon Configuration: The planning horizon may not be set correctly, leading to a situation where the number of periods defined for the planning version exceeds the total number of periods available in the planning horizon.
  Version Settings: The settings for the planning version (WF1) may have been incorrectly configured, resulting in an inconsistency between the defined periods and the actual periods available.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity in the planning book or data view, such as missing or incorrectly defined periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Horizon:
  
  Go to the configuration settings