How To Fix /PLMB/BA_RCP_MODEL101 - Simulated rows must not be negative

/PLMB/BA_RCP_MODEL101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_RCP_MODEL -

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Simulated rows must not be negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/BA_RCP_MODEL101 - Simulated rows must not be negative ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_RCP_MODEL101: Simulated rows must not be negative typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where simulation or planning models are being executed. This error indicates that there is an issue with the data being processed, specifically that the number of simulated rows is being calculated as a negative value, which is not valid.
  Causes:
  
  Data Input Issues: The input data for the simulation may contain negative values or incorrect configurations that lead to a negative count of simulated rows.
  Configuration Errors: There may be misconfigurations in the planning model or parameters that dictate how simulations are run.
  Model Constraints: Constraints defined in the planning model may not be set up correctly, leading to an invalid state where the simulation cannot proceed.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the planning model, there may be inconsistencies between them that lead to this error.
  
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