How To Fix /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_SMI096 - Invalid profile: time buckets profile is outside the time profile horizon

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_SMI -

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Invalid profile: time buckets profile is outside the time profile horizon

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_SMI096 - Invalid profile: time buckets profile is outside the time profile horizon ?

  The SAP error message /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_SMI096 Invalid profile: time buckets profile is outside the time profile horizon typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is a mismatch between the time buckets defined in a planning profile and the time horizon set for the planning process.
  Cause:
  
  Time Bucket Configuration: The time buckets defined in the planning profile may extend beyond the time horizon that has been set for the planning run. This means that the system is trying to use time buckets that are not valid for the specified planning period.
  Planning Horizon Settings: The planning horizon might be set too short, or the time buckets might be incorrectly defined, leading to this inconsistency.
  Profile Assignment: The profile assigned to the planning area or planning object might not be correctly configured, leading to the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Time Bucket Profile:
  
  Go to the configuration of the time bucket profile in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the time buckets defined do not exceed the planning horizon. Adjust the time buckets if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Horizon:
  
  Check the planning horizon settings in the relevant planning area or planning object.
  Ensure that the planning horizon is set appropriately to cover the time buckets defined in the profile.
  
  
  
  Adjust Profile Assignments:
  
  Verify that the correct profiles are assigned to the planning area or object.
  If necessary, reassign or create a new profile that aligns with the time horizon and bucket settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, run a test planning run to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on configuring time profiles and bucket profiles.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning or /SAPAPO/MC62 for checking the configuration of time profiles.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after making the necessary adjustments, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your planning profiles are correctly configured.