How To Fix /MACCRM/BASIC018 - Warning during simulation; see PPO log

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /MACCRM/BASIC -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Warning during simulation; see PPO log

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /MACCRM/BASIC018 - Warning during simulation; see PPO log ?

  The SAP error message /MACCRM/BASIC018 Warning during simulation; see PPO log typically occurs in the context of SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when there is an issue during the simulation of a process, such as a pricing procedure or a transaction. This warning indicates that there are potential issues that need to be addressed, and it suggests checking the PPO (Pricing Procedure Output) log for more details.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the pricing procedure or related master data.
  Missing Data: Required data for the simulation might be missing or incomplete, such as customer master data, material master data, or condition records.
  Condition Records: There may be issues with condition records that are not set up correctly or are missing.
  Custom Logic: If there are custom enhancements or user exits, they might be causing unexpected behavior during the simulation.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the pricing procedure, the wrong version