How To Fix PPDS_PB028 - liveCache connection failed

PPDS_PB028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPDS_PB - Messages for New Fiori OData Planning Board

• Message number: 028

• Message text: liveCache connection failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPDS_PB028 - liveCache connection failed ?

  The SAP error message PPDS_PB028 indicates that there is a failure in the connection to the LiveCache system, which is often used in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) and Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPDS). This error can arise due to various reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP application server and the LiveCache server.
  LiveCache Server Down: The LiveCache server might be down or not running properly.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or LiveCache settings can lead to connection failures.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the LiveCache.
  Database Issues: Problems with the underlying database that LiveCache uses can also cause connection failures.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check LiveCache Status:
  
  Ensure that the LiveCache server is up and running. You can check this using transaction codes like LC10 or LC11