How To Fix /SAPAPO/CURTO_ALL008 - No valid PDS (phantom) found (&1, &2, &3, &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CURTO_ALL -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: No valid PDS (phantom) found (&1, &2, &3, &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CURTO_ALL008 - No valid PDS (phantom) found (&1, &2, &3, &4) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CURTO_ALL008 No valid PDS (phantom) found (&1, &2, &3, &4) typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a valid Production Data Structure (PDS) for a given product or location. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing PDS: The most common cause is that there is no PDS defined for the specified product and location in the APO system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The PDS may not be correctly configured or may not be active for the relevant planning version.
  Phantom Item Issues: If the product in question is a phantom item, it may not have a corresponding PDS defined.
  Data Transfer Issues: There may be issues with data transfer from the ERP system to the APO system, leading to missing or incomplete PDS data.
  Planning Version: The PDS might exist, but it is not available in the planning version being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check PDS Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction /SAPAPO/PDS and check if a PDS exists for the specified product and location.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new PDS.
  
  
  
  Activate PDS:
  
  Ensure that the PDS is activated for the relevant planning version. You can do this in the PDS maintenance transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Phantom Item Settings:
  
  If the product is a phantom item, ensure that the phantom item is correctly defined and that a PDS is created for it.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the APO system to ensure that all necessary data is correctly transferred and configured.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Version:
  
  Verify that you are using the correct planning version that includes the PDS. You can check this in the planning book settings.
  
  
  
  Re-Transfer Data:
  
  If there are data transfer issues, consider re-running the data transfer from the ERP system to the APO system to ensure that all relevant data is up to date.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/PDS, /SAPAPO/SDP94, and /SAPAPO/MC90 for PDS maintenance and planning.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed guidance on PDS creation and maintenance.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to PDS and this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.