How To Fix WRF_PRC_OTB012 - No suitable period found for &1 in OTB tables

WRF_PRC_OTB012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_OTB - Purchasing, Open-To-Buy, Seasonal Procurement Messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No suitable period found for &1 in OTB tables

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WRF_PRC_OTB012 - Details

• The SAP error message WRF_PRC_OTB012 indicates that the system could not find a suitable period for the specified item in the Open-to-Buy (OTB) tables. This error typically arises in the context of retail planning and inventory management, particularly when dealing with merchandise planning and allocation.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that there is no data available for the specified item in the OTB tables for the requested period. This could be due to:
  
  The item not being set up correctly in the system.
  The planning data for the item not being maintained or missing for the relevant period.
  The item not being included in the OTB planning process.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the OTB settings or planning parameters that prevent the system from finding the appropriate data.
  
  
  Period Definition: The defined periods in the OTB settings may not align with the periods for which you are trying to retrieve data.
  
  
  
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