How To Fix /SAPAPO/SDP194 - Wrong periodicity or price change event type; event creation canceled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SDP -

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Wrong periodicity or price change event type; event creation canceled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP194 - Wrong periodicity or price change event type; event creation canceled ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP194 indicates that there is an issue with the periodicity or the event type related to a price change in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the expected periodicity of a price change event and the actual configuration or data provided.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Periodicity: The periodicity defined for the price change event does not match the expected periodicity in the system. For example, if the system expects a monthly price change but the data provided is for a weekly change, this error can occur.
  
  
  Invalid Event Type: The event type specified for the price change may not be valid or recognized by the system. This could be due to configuration issues or incorrect data entry.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the pricing or event management in the APO system.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Periodicity Settings: Review the periodicity settings for the price change event in the system. Ensure that they match the expected values. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP APO.
  
  
  Validate Event Type: Ensure that the event type you are using for the price change is valid and correctly configured in the system. You may need to consult the configuration documentation or your SAP administrator.
  
  
  Review Master Data: Check the master data related to the product or material for which the price change is being processed. Ensure that all relevant fields are correctly filled out and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  Testing: If changes are made to the configuration or data, perform testing to ensure that the error is resolved and that the price change event can be created successfully.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific version of your SAP system and any known issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book) or /SAPAPO/SDP93 (for event management) to review and manage the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.