How To Fix /SAPAPO/RSP_OM176 - Max. number of time periods smaller than or equal to 0 (error no. &1)

/SAPAPO/RSP_OM176 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RSP_OM -

• Message number: 176

• Message text: Max. number of time periods smaller than or equal to 0 (error no. &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RSP_OM176 - Max. number of time periods smaller than or equal to 0 (error no. &1) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RSP_OM176 Max. number of time periods smaller than or equal to 0 (error no. &1) typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the configuration of the planning run or the parameters set for the planning process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The error indicates that the maximum number of time periods defined for a planning run is set to a value that is less than or equal to zero. This can happen if the planning parameters are incorrectly configured.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect time period definitions.
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may not be set up correctly, leading to invalid time period settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Parameters:
  
  Go to the transaction where you configure the planning run (e.g., /SAPAPO/MC90 for planning runs).
  Verify the settings for the maximum number of time