How To Fix /SAPAPO/DP_EVENT116 - Event catalog &1 is used in the outlier detection customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DP_EVENT -

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Event catalog &1 is used in the outlier detection customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_EVENT116 - Event catalog &1 is used in the outlier detection customizing ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_EVENT116 indicates that there is an issue related to the event catalog being used in the outlier detection customizing within the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically in Demand Planning (DP).
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Event Catalog: The event catalog specified in the outlier detection settings may not exist or may not be properly configured.
  Inconsistent Customizing: There may be inconsistencies in the customizing settings related to outlier detection, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the event catalog or the related customizing settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Event Catalog:
  
  Go to the customizing settings for outlier detection in SAP APO.
  Verify that the event catalog specified in the settings exists and is correctly configured.
  If the event catalog does not exist, you may need to create it or select a different one that is valid.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the outlier detection customizing settings and ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Check for any inconsistencies or missing entries that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the event catalog and perform outlier detection.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for detailed information on configuring outlier detection and event catalogs.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the outlier detection functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring outlier detection and event catalogs.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/DP for Demand Planning and /SAPAPO/DP_EVENT for managing event catalogs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SAPAPO/DP_EVENT116 error message.