How To Fix /SAPAPO/DP_EVENT013 - Event type &1 is used in future event estimation of planning area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DP_EVENT -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Event type &1 is used in future event estimation of planning area &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_EVENT013 - Event type &1 is used in future event estimation of planning area &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_EVENT013 indicates that an event type is being used in the future event estimation of a planning area, but it is not properly configured or is causing issues. This error typically arises in the context of Demand Planning (DP) within SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO).
  Cause:
  
  Event Type Configuration: The event type specified in the error message is not correctly configured in the system. This could be due to missing settings or incorrect parameters.
  Planning Area Settings: The planning area may not be set up to handle the specified event type, or the event type may not be relevant for the planning area.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data related to the event type or planning area.
  Future Event Estimation: The system is trying to estimate future events based on the current configuration, but it encounters an issue with the specified event type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Event Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for event types in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the event type specified in the error message is correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the planning area mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the event type is included in the planning area and is relevant for the demand planning process.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to ensure that all necessary data related to the event type and planning area is present and correct.
  Look for any missing or incorrect entries that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring event types and planning areas in Demand Planning.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by running the future event estimation process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  If the issue cannot be resolved, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/DP for Demand Planning or /SAPAPO/MC for configuration settings.
  Event Types: Familiarize yourself with the different event types used in your planning area and their configurations.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on Demand Planning and event management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.