How To Fix /SAPAPO/CULL_SERVICE020 - PDS was deleted if no inconsistent entry exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CULL_SERVICE -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: PDS was deleted if no inconsistent entry exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CULL_SERVICE020 - PDS was deleted if no inconsistent entry exists ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CULL_SERVICE020 PDS was deleted if no inconsistent entry exists typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with Product Data Structures (PDS). This error indicates that a PDS has been deleted, but there are no inconsistent entries that would normally trigger such an action.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Deletion: The PDS may have been manually deleted by a user or through a batch job.
  Data Consistency Issues: There might be a situation where the system detects that the PDS is no longer needed, but it does not find any inconsistencies that would warrant its deletion.
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the APO system or the way the PDS is set up.
  Transport Issues: If the PDS was transported from one system to another, there might be discrepancies that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check PDS Existence: Verify if the PDS in question still exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like /SAPAPO/PDS or /SAPAPO/MDPDS.
  Review Change Logs: Check the change logs to see if there were any recent changes or deletions made to the PDS.
  Recreate the PDS: If the PDS is indeed missing and is required for planning, you may need to recreate it. Ensure that all necessary data is correctly entered.
  Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the APO system to identify any other potential issues that might be causing this error.
  Transport Management: If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all related objects were transported correctly and that there are no missing dependencies.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP notes and documentation related to this error message for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error. You can search for notes using the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in APO, such as /SAPAPO/PDS, /SAPAPO/MDPDS, and others that may help in managing PDS.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.