How To Fix /SAPAPO/CULL_SERVICE000 - PDS for material &1 does not correspond to specified usages

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CULL_SERVICE -

• Message number: 000

• Message text: PDS for material &1 does not correspond to specified usages

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CULL_SERVICE000 - PDS for material &1 does not correspond to specified usages ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CULL_SERVICE000 PDS for material &1 does not correspond to specified usages typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is a mismatch between the Production Data Structure (PDS) and the specified usages in the planning process.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Usages: The PDS for the specified material does not match the usage that is being referenced in the planning run. This can happen if the PDS is configured for a different usage than what is being requested.
  Missing PDS: The PDS may not exist for the specified material or may not be correctly assigned to the relevant planning area.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the PDS or the planning area settings that leads to this inconsistency.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or planning data that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check PDS Configuration: Verify the PDS configuration for the material in question. Ensure that it is correctly set up for the intended usage.
  
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/PDS to check the PDS details.
  
  
  Review Usages: Check the usages defined in the planning area and ensure that the PDS is assigned to the correct usage.
  
  You can do this by checking the settings in the planning area configuration.
  
  
  Create or Update PDS: If the PDS does not exist or is incorrect, you may need to create or update it.
  
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/PDS to create or modify the PDS as needed.
  
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that the master data for the material is complete and consistent. This includes checking the material master and any related data.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use the consistency check tools available in SAP APO to identify and resolve any inconsistencies in the data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to PDS and usage configurations for further guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/PDS, /SAPAPO/MC62, and /SAPAPO/MC67 for managing PDS and checking planning area settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to PDS and usages.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.