How To Fix /SAPAPO/SDP_PI060 - Maintain season years in future on "Period Structure Settings" tab page

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SDP_PI -

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Maintain season years in future on "Period Structure Settings" tab page

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP_PI060 - Maintain season years in future on "Period Structure Settings" tab page ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP_PI060 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of season years in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically in the context of the "Period Structure Settings" tab. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the necessary season year settings for future periods.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Season Year Configuration: The required season years for future periods have not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Period Structure: The period structure settings may not be correctly configured to accommodate future planning periods.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the configuration that prevents the system from processing future periods correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Maintain Season Years:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/SDP or navigate to the relevant configuration area in the SAP APO system.
  Access the "Period Structure Settings" tab.
  Check if the season years for the required future periods are defined. If not, you will need to create or maintain the necessary season years.
  Ensure that the season years cover the planning horizon you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review Period Structure:
  
  Verify that the period structure is correctly set up to include the necessary periods for future planning.
  Ensure that the period structure aligns with the defined season years.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Review the configuration for any inconsistencies or missing entries that could lead to this error.
  Make sure that all relevant settings are properly maintained and that there are no gaps in the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on maintaining season years and period structures in APO.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by attempting to access the relevant planning functions again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP for accessing the period structure settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings in SAP APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/SDP_PI060 and successfully maintain the necessary season years for future planning periods.