How To Fix VQ250 - The period settings for the info structure do not agree

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VQ - SD Archiving and Product Allocation

• Message number: 250

• Message text: The period settings for the info structure do not agree

What causes this issue?

The period settings for info structure &v1& for planning with &v2& and
update with &v3& do not agree.
The same periods must be used for planning and updating, so that the
planned allocation quantity can be reduced / reserved by the order
entry quantity.

System Response

Product allocation is not carried out as planned.

How to fix this error?

Adjust either the planning periods via the planning parameters, or the
update periods via update activation for the info structure.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VQ250 - The period settings for the info structure do not agree ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VQ250: "The period settings for the info structure do not agree":
  
  Error Message:
  VQ250 - The period settings for the info structure do not agree
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the period settings between the info structure and the data being posted or processed. Specifically, the period settings define the time intervals (e.g., monthly, quarterly) for which data is collected and stored in the info structure.
  Common causes include:
  
  The period definition in the info structure does not match the period of the data being posted.
  The period interval (e.g., monthly, quarterly) in the info structure is different from the period interval expected by the posting program or the data source.
  The posting date or the period of the data falls outside the defined period intervals of the info structure.
  Incorrect or inconsistent configuration of the info structure's period settings in transaction