How To Fix /SAPAPO/CULL_SERVICE018 - The following error occurred when accessing the liveCache

/SAPAPO/CULL_SERVICE018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CULL_SERVICE -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: The following error occurred when accessing the liveCache

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CULL_SERVICE018 - The following error occurred when accessing the liveCache ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CULL_SERVICE018 indicates that there was an issue when accessing the liveCache in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for troubleshooting and resolving the issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  LiveCache Connection Issues: The connection between the SAP system and the liveCache may be disrupted or misconfigured.
  LiveCache Not Running: The liveCache service may not be running or may have crashed.
  Memory Issues: The liveCache may be running out of memory or experiencing performance issues.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues affecting the liveCache.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP APO or liveCache settings.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the SAP system and the liveCache version.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check LiveCache Status: Ensure that the liveCache service is running. You can check this using transaction code LC10 in SAP.
  Restart LiveCache: If the liveCache is not responding, consider restarting