How To Fix /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES147 - Interval must be blank

/SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES147 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Interval must be blank

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES147 - Interval must be blank ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES147 with the description "Interval must be blank" typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the time intervals defined in a planning or forecasting process. This error indicates that a certain field or parameter that is expected to be empty (blank) is not, which can lead to inconsistencies in the planning data.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The error may arise if a user has inadvertently entered a value in a field that should be left blank. This could happen during the creation or modification of planning objects, such as a planning book or a key figure.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the planning area or the planning book settings that requires certain intervals to be blank but are not set up correctly.
  
  
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system or module, it