How To Fix VQ287 - Periodicity &2(&3) is set for info structure &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VQ - SD Archiving and Product Allocation

• Message number: 287

• Message text: Periodicity &2(&3) is set for info structure &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VQ287 - Periodicity &2(&3) is set for info structure &1. ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VQ287 Periodicity &2(&3) is set for info structure &1.
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This message typically occurs during the setup or maintenance of Info Structures in SAP Logistics Information System (LIS). It indicates that a periodicity (time interval) has already been defined for the specified Info Structure (&1), and the system is informing you about the existing periodicity setting (&2) with its corresponding value (&3).
  
  Info Structure (&1): The name of the Info Structure you are working with.
  Periodicity (&2): The type of periodicity (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly).
  Value (&3): The specific value or setting of the periodicity (e.g., 1 for daily, 7 for weekly).
  
  This message usually appears when you try to set or change the periodicity for an Info Structure that already has a periodicity defined. The system prevents conflicting or duplicate periodicity settings.
  
  
  Cause:
  
  The Info Structure already has a periodicity defined.
  You are attempting to