How To Fix /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES660 - Vertical period view is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 660

• Message text: Vertical period view is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES660 - Vertical period view is empty ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES660 indicating that the "Vertical period view is empty" typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when working with the Demand Planning (DP) or Supply Network Planning (SNP) modules. This error suggests that the system is unable to display any data in the vertical period view, which is often used for analyzing planning data over time.
  Causes:
  
  
  No Data Available: The most common cause is that there is no data available for the selected planning version, key figure, or time period. This could be due to:
  
  No planning data has been entered for the selected period.
  The planning version is not activated or does not contain any data.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria (like the planning version, key figures, or time periods) may not match any existing data. 
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data in the selected planning area.
  
  
  Data Deletion: Data may have been deleted or archived, leading to an empty view.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the planning area or key figures that prevent data from being displayed.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Availability:
  
  Verify that there is data in the planning version for the selected key figures and time periods. You can do this by checking the relevant planning book or using transaction codes like /SAPAPO/DP or /SAPAPO/SNP.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Ensure that the selection criteria (planning version, key figures, and time periods) are correctly set. Adjust them if necessary to include periods where data exists.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user roles.
  
  
  
  Data Re-Entry:
  
  If data has been deleted or is missing, you may need to re-enter the planning data or restore it from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Check the configuration of the planning area and key figures to ensure they are set up correctly. This may involve reviewing the settings in the SAP APO configuration.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Views:
  
  If the vertical period view is not displaying data, consider using other views or reports to analyze the data, such as the horizontal view or different planning books.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/DP for Demand Planning and /SAPAPO/SNP for Supply Network Planning.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for APO to understand the configuration and data entry processes better.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.