How To Fix VQ249 - The period settings for info structure &1 agree

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VQ - SD Archiving and Product Allocation

• Message number: 249

• Message text: The period settings for info structure &1 agree

What causes this issue?

The period settings for the info structure for planning and updating
agree.
The same periods must be used for planning and updating, so that the
allocation quantities can be reduced by the order entry quantity.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VQ249 - The period settings for info structure &1 agree ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VQ249:
  
  SAP Error Message: VQ249
  Text: The period settings for info structure &1 agree
  
  1. Cause
  This error occurs when you try to activate or update an Info Structure (InfoCube or InfoSet) in SAP BW (Business Warehouse), and the system detects that the period settings for the Info Structure are inconsistent or conflicting with existing settings.
  More specifically:
  
  The period settings (such as time characteristics, time intervals, or time-dependent data) defined for the Info Structure do not match or agree with the existing period settings in the system.
  This can happen if you try to change the time characteristics or the time interval settings of an Info Structure that is already in use or has data loaded.
  It may also occur if the Info Structure is linked to a time-dependent master data or if the time settings conflict with the Info Structure's definition in the system.
  
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve the error VQ249, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Period Settings:
  
  Review the period settings of the Info Structure in transaction RSA1 or the relevant Info Structure maintenance transaction. Verify the time characteristics and intervals defined.
  
  
  Compare with Existing Settings:
  
  Compare the period settings of the Info Structure with those of related Info Structures or the system settings to ensure consistency.
  
  
  Adjust Period Settings:
  
  If you are trying to change the period settings, ensure that the changes are compatible with existing data and system definitions. You may need to:
  
  Revert the period settings to the original values.
  Delete or archive existing data before changing period settings.
  Create a new Info Structure with the desired period settings instead of modifying an existing one.
  
  
  
  Check Time-Dependent Master Data:
  
  If the Info Structure is linked to time-dependent master data, ensure that the time intervals are consistent.
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the Info Structure is transported from another system, verify that the period settings are consistent across systems.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any SAP Notes related to Info Structure period settings and the VQ249 error for specific patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  RSA1 — Data Warehousing Workbench (for Info Structure maintenance)  
  RSD1 — Info Structure maintenance  
  RSDCUBE — InfoCube maintenance (if applicable)  
  
  
  
  SAP BW Concepts:  
  
  Info Structures are used in SAP BW to store aggregated data for reporting.  
  Period settings define the time intervals (e.g., daily, monthly) for which data is stored and aggregated.  
  Consistency in period settings is crucial for correct data aggregation and reporting.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:  
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to VQ249.  
  Review SAP BW documentation on Info Structures and time characteristics.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (e.g., what action you were performing when the error occurred), I can help with more tailored advice.