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 assign a different periodicity or reassign the same periodicity.
  The system enforces that each Info Structure can only have one periodicity setting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Periodicity:
  
  Go to transaction KOB1 or KOB2 (depending on your SAP version) to display or change the Info Structure.
  Review the periodicity settings for the Info Structure in question.
  
  
  
  Decide on the Required Periodicity:
  
  If you want to keep the existing periodicity, no change is needed.
  If you want to change it, you must first delete or reset the existing periodicity.
  
  
  
  Delete or Reset Periodicity (if needed):
  
  Use transaction KOB2 to change the Info Structure.
  Remove or adjust the periodicity settings.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Assign New Periodicity:
  
  After clearing the old periodicity, assign the new periodicity as required.
  Save the Info Structure.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Info Structure (if necessary):
  
  After changing periodicity, you may need to rebuild or update the Info Structure data using transaction KOB1 or KOB2.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Info Structures are used in SAP LIS to collect and analyze logistics data.
  Periodicity defines how often data is collected or aggregated (e.g., daily, weekly).
  Changing periodicity affects data collection and reporting.
  Always ensure that changes to periodicity align with business requirements.
  Backup or document existing settings before making changes.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error
  VQ287 Periodicity &2(&3) is set for info structure &1.
  
  
  Cause
  Periodicity already defined for the Info Structure.
  
  
  Solution
  Check existing periodicity, delete/reset if needed, then assign new periodicity.
  
  
  Transactions
  KOB1 (Display), KOB2 (Change) Info Structure
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance or step-by-step guidance on changing periodicity in your SAP system, please let me know!