How To Fix /SAPAPO/EDI020 - Customizing for storing sales data in the BW is incomplete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/EDI -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Customizing for storing sales data in the BW is incomplete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/EDI020 - Customizing for storing sales data in the BW is incomplete ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/EDI020 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration related to the storage of sales data in the Business Warehouse (BW) system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the necessary customizing settings for data transfer to BW are not fully configured.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Incomplete Customizing Settings: The necessary customizing for the integration between SAP APO and BW is not fully set up. This could involve missing settings in the APO system that define how sales data should be stored and transferred to BW.
  
  
  Missing InfoObjects: The required InfoObjects in BW that correspond to the sales data in APO may not be created or activated.
  
  
  Data Transfer Process Issues: There may be issues with the data transfer process itself, such as missing or incorrect settings in the data source or data transfer process.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the customizing settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant customizing settings for SAP APO and BW integration.
  Ensure that all necessary settings for storing sales data are completed. This includes checking the settings for the data source, InfoObjects, and data transfer processes.
  
  
  
  Verify InfoObjects:
  
  In the BW system, check if the required InfoObjects for sales data are created and activated. You can do this using transaction code RSA1 to access the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  
  Review Data Transfer Process:
  
  Check the data transfer process in BW to ensure it is correctly configured to receive data from APO. Look for any errors or warnings in the process.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the customizing settings. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP APO and BW you are using. There may be specific instructions or known issues that can help resolve the error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that sales data can be successfully stored in BW without triggering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring the integration between APO and BW.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for both APO and BW for best practices on configuring data transfer and storage.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /SAPAPO/EDI020 error message.