How To Fix /SAPAPO/CULL_SERVICE052 - No action points in PDS (material &1, plant &2, production version &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CULL_SERVICE -

• Message number: 052

• Message text: No action points in PDS (material &1, plant &2, production version &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CULL_SERVICE052 - No action points in PDS (material &1, plant &2, production version &3) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CULL_SERVICE052 indicates that there are no action points available in the Production Data Structure (PDS) for the specified material, plant, and production version. This error typically arises in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to perform planning activities, such as creating a production plan or running a heuristic.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Action Points: The PDS for the specified material and plant does not have any defined action points. Action points are necessary for the planning process to determine what actions need to be taken.
  Incorrect Configuration: The production version may not be correctly configured or may not have been assigned to the material in the PDS.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the PDS that prevent action points from being generated.
  Inactive PDS: The PDS might be inactive or not properly activated for the specified production version.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not be set up correctly or may not include the necessary data for the material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check PDS Configuration: Verify that the PDS for the specified material, plant, and production version is correctly configured and contains the necessary action points.
  
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/PDS to view and edit the PDS.
  
  
  Define Action Points: If there are no action points defined, you may need to create them. This can be done in the PDS maintenance.
  Review Production Version: Ensure that the production version is correctly assigned to the material and that it is active.
  
  Check the production version in the material master (transaction MM03) and ensure it is valid for the specified plant.
  
  
  Check Planning Version: Make sure that the planning version you are using includes the necessary data for the material and is set up correctly.
  Recreate PDS: If the PDS is corrupted or has inconsistencies, consider recreating it from scratch.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to PDS and action points for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/PDS, /SAPAPO/MC90 (to check the planning version), and MM03 (to view material master data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  APO Configuration: Ensure that your APO system is properly configured for the specific planning processes you are trying to execute.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.