How To Fix OD491 - Error in OIJP_TGT_CALCULATE_INF for location: &1, material: &2

OD491 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OD - IS-Oil: TSW Traders' and Schedulers' Workbench messages

• Message number: 491

• Message text: Error in OIJP_TGT_CALCULATE_INF for location: &1, material: &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OD491 - Error in OIJP_TGT_CALCULATE_INF for location: &1, material: &2 ?

  The SAP error message OD491, which states "Error in OIJP_TGT_CALCULATE_INF for location: &1, material: &2," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. This error indicates that there was a problem during the calculation of target values for a specific location and material combination.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be missing or inconsistent data for the specified location and material. This could include missing master data, such as material master records or location data.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the planning area or planning book settings can lead to calculation errors.
  Formula Errors: If there are custom formulas or macros defined for calculations, errors in these formulas can trigger this message.
  Locking Issues: If the data is being locked by another process or user, it may prevent the calculation from completing successfully.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity