How To Fix /PLMI/AL_GSS078 - Missing target for source &1

/PLMI/AL_GSS078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/AL_GSS -

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Missing target for source &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/AL_GSS078 - Missing target for source &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/AL_GSS078 Missing target for source &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) when there is an issue with the data transfer or mapping between different planning areas or data sources.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Target Configuration: The error indicates that there is a source (data or planning area) defined, but there is no corresponding target defined for it. This could happen if the target planning area or data structure has not been set up correctly.
  Incorrect Data Mapping: The mapping between the source and target may not be properly defined, leading to the system being unable to find a valid target for the specified source.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it’s possible that the target configuration was not included in the transport.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the