How To Fix /SAPAPO/CULL1857 - PP/DS PDS not found for product &1, location &2, source &3

/SAPAPO/CULL1857 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CULL1 -

• Message number: 857

• Message text: PP/DS PDS not found for product &1, location &2, source &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CULL1857 - PP/DS PDS not found for product &1, location &2, source &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CULL1857 indicates that the system is unable to find a Production Data Structure (PDS) for a specific product, location, and source in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system, particularly in the Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) module. This error can occur during planning runs, when trying to create or execute a production plan, or when performing other related activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing PDS: The most common cause of this error is that the PDS for the specified product, location, and source has not been created or is not active in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues or incorrect settings in the master data that prevent the PDS from being recognized.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the PDS was recently created or modified, there may be synchronization issues between the APO and the ERP system.
  Product or Location Not Defined: The product or location may not be defined