How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM053 - Time period invalid

/SAPAPO/TSM053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Time period invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM053 - Time period invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM053 Time period invalid typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to access or manipulate data for a time period that is not valid or does not exist in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during planning runs, data uploads, or when generating reports.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Time Period: The specified time period may not be defined in the planning calendar or may fall outside the range of available data.
  Incorrect Date Format: The date format used may not match the expected format in the system.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not have the necessary data for the specified time period.
  Master Data Issues: Missing or incorrect master data (like product or location) can lead to this error if the time period is dependent on that data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the