How To Fix SAWE_TIME_PS_GEN001 - For planning granularity &1 planning time frame value &2 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAWE_TIME_PS_GEN - General Message Class Time Planning Sheet

• Message number: 001

• Message text: For planning granularity &1 planning time frame value &2 is invalid

What causes this issue?

For planning granularity D (daily), the planning time frame upper limit
is 366.
For planning granularity W ( weekly), the planning time frame upper
limit is 53.
For planning granularity M (monthly), the planning time frame upper
limit is 12.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Use a planning time frame value that is
lower than the corresponding granularity upper limit.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAWE_TIME_PS_GEN001 - For planning granularity &1 planning time frame value &2 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message SAWE_TIME_PS_GEN001 indicates that there is an issue with the planning granularity and the planning time frame value in your SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of planning scenarios, particularly in SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO).
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Planning Granularity: The planning granularity specified does not match the expected values for the planning time frame. This could be due to a mismatch in the configuration or settings.
  Incorrect Time Frame Value: The time frame value provided does not exist or is not valid for the specified planning granularity. For example, if the granularity is set to days, but the time frame value is set to a month, this could trigger the error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the planning area or planning book that lead to this inconsistency.
  Data Integrity Issues: There might be missing or incorrect data in the master data or transaction data that is causing the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Planning Granularity: Verify that the planning granularity you are using is correctly defined in the system. Ensure that it aligns with the expected values for the planning time frame.
  Validate Time Frame Values: Review the time frame values you are using in your planning scenario. Make sure they are valid and correspond to the defined planning granularity.
  Configuration Review: Go through the configuration settings for the planning area or planning book. Ensure that all settings are correctly defined and that there are no discrepancies.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check to ensure that all necessary master and transaction data is present and correctly configured.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the planning granularity and time frame settings relevant to your version of SAP.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to planning (e.g., /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning book) to help navigate the system.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the SAWE_TIME_PS_GEN001 error in your SAP system.