How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNP323 - No valid periods exist for time stream '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNP -

• Message number: 323

• Message text: No valid periods exist for time stream '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP323 - No valid periods exist for time stream '&1' ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP323 No valid periods exist for time stream '&1' typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), specifically within the Supply Network Planning (SNP) module. This error indicates that the system cannot find any valid planning periods for the specified time stream, which is identified by the placeholder &1.
  Causes:
  
  
  Time Stream Configuration: The time stream may not be properly configured or may not have any valid periods defined. This can happen if the planning horizon is not set correctly or if the periods have been deleted or not created.
  
  
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may not have any valid periods associated with it. If the version is not active or if it has been set up incorrectly, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing master data or incorrect settings in the planning area.
  
  
  Time Periods Not Defined: The time periods for the specific time stream may not have been defined in the planning area or may have been inadvertently removed.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Time Stream Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration of the time stream in the SAP APO system.
  Ensure that the time stream is correctly defined and that valid periods are set up.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Version:
  
  Verify that the planning version you are using is active and has valid periods defined.
  You can check this in the planning version settings in the SAP APO system.
  
  
  
  Validate Planning Area:
  
  Check the planning area associated with the time stream to ensure that it has been set up correctly and that all necessary periods are defined.
  You can do this by navigating to the planning area configuration and reviewing the time series settings.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust Periods:
  
  If periods are missing, you may need to recreate them or adjust the planning horizon to include the necessary periods.
  This can be done in the planning area settings.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the SAP APO system to identify any issues with master data or planning data that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring time streams and planning areas.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/TS (for time stream maintenance) or /SAPAPO/MC (for planning area configuration) to access relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.