How To Fix /SAPAPO/SCMB_PROM027 - Period &1 of promotion pattern is used more than once

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SCMB_PROM -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Period &1 of promotion pattern is used more than once

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCMB_PROM027 - Period &1 of promotion pattern is used more than once ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCMB_PROM027 indicates that there is an issue with the promotion pattern configuration in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Specifically, it means that a particular period in the promotion pattern is being used more than once, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Periods: The same period has been defined multiple times within the promotion pattern.
  Incorrect Configuration: The promotion pattern may have been incorrectly set up, leading to overlapping or duplicate periods.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of the promotion pattern, a user may have inadvertently entered the same period more than once.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Review the Promotion Pattern:
  
  Go to the transaction code for managing promotion patterns (usually /SAPAPO/SCMB_PROM).
  Open the promotion pattern that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Check for Duplicates:
  
  Carefully examine the periods defined in the promotion pattern.
  Look for any periods that are listed more than once.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates:
  
  If you find any duplicate periods, remove or correct them to ensure that each period is unique within the promotion pattern.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, save the promotion pattern.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After saving, try to execute the process that was previously causing the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Promotion Patterns: These are used in SAP APO to define how promotions are applied to products over specific time periods.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing promotion patterns, such as /SAPAPO/SCMB_PROM for creating or editing promotion patterns.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on promotion patterns and their configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.