How To Fix /SAPAPO/PR437 - Incorrect period specifications

/SAPAPO/PR437 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PR -

• Message number: 437

• Message text: Incorrect period specifications

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PR437 - Incorrect period specifications ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PR437 Incorrect period specifications typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there are issues with the time periods specified in a planning function or a planning scenario. This error can arise due to various reasons, such as incorrect date formats, overlapping periods, or periods that do not align with the planning calendar.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date or period format specified may not match the expected format in SAP.
  Overlapping Periods: The periods defined for the planning function may overlap, which is not allowed.
  Invalid Periods: The periods specified may not exist in the planning calendar or may be outside the valid range.
  Missing Time Series Data: If the planning function is trying to access data for a period that does not have any associated time series data, it can trigger this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning