How To Fix /SAPAPO/RRP_PT404 - Display period must be at least one day long

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RRP_PT -

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Display period must be at least one day long

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_PT404 - Display period must be at least one day long ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_PT404 Display period must be at least one day long typically occurs in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly when working with the interactive planning tools. This error indicates that the time period you are trying to display or analyze is shorter than the minimum required duration of one day.
  Cause:
  
  Short Time Interval: The user has selected a display period that is less than one day (e.g., hours or minutes).
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific settings that enforce a minimum display period for certain planning activities.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently entered a start and end date/time that results in a period shorter than one day.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Adjust the Display Period:
  
  Go back to the planning screen where you encountered the error.
  Ensure that the start and end dates/times you are selecting cover at least a full day. For example, if you want to analyze data for a specific day, set the start time to 00:00 and the end time to 23:59 of that day.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are consistently encountering this error, check the configuration settings in the APO system to see if there are any restrictions on the display period that can be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or planning tool you are using to ensure you are following the correct procedures for setting display periods.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If this error is common among multiple users, consider providing training or guidance on how to properly set display periods in the APO system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error may occur in various transaction codes related to planning, such as /SAPAPO/RRP3 (Product View) or /SAPAPO/RRP4 (Order View).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional context or solutions.
  APO Documentation: Refer to the official SAP APO documentation for more details on planning views and display settings.
  
  By ensuring that the display period is set to at least one day, you should be able to avoid this error and proceed with your planning activities in SAP APO.