How To Fix /SAPAPO/SRC061 - Maintain checking periods in ascending order starting with first period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SRC -

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Maintain checking periods in ascending order starting with first period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC061 - Maintain checking periods in ascending order starting with first period ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC061 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of checking periods in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, this error occurs when the checking periods are not maintained in ascending order, which is a requirement for the system to function correctly.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the checking periods defined in the system are not arranged in a sequential manner. For example, if you have defined checking periods for different time intervals (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly), they must be listed starting from the earliest period to the latest period. If any period is out of order, the system will raise this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and maintain the checking periods in the correct order. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path for checking periods. This