How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM802 - Performance problems due to large number of time periods

/SAPAPO/TSM802 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 802

• Message text: Performance problems due to large number of time periods

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM802 - Performance problems due to large number of time periods ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM802 typically indicates performance issues in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically related to the handling of a large number of time periods in planning scenarios. This can occur in various planning applications, such as Demand Planning (DP) or Supply Network Planning (SNP), where the system struggles to process a high volume of data efficiently.
  
  Cause:
  
  Large Time Periods: The error is often triggered when the planning horizon is set to a large number of time periods (e.g., days, weeks, or months), which can lead to excessive data processing and memory consumption.
  Data Volume: A high volume of master data, transaction data, or planning data can exacerbate performance issues, especially if the data is not optimized.
  Inefficient Planning Books: Poorly designed planning books or queries that require extensive calculations can lead to performance degradation.
  System Configuration: Inadequate system resources (CPU, memory) or suboptimal configuration settings can also contribute