How To Fix /SAPAPO/EOGL143 - Error in length calculation (length calculation factor = 0)!

/SAPAPO/EOGL143 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/EOGL -

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Error in length calculation (length calculation factor = 0)!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/EOGL143 - Error in length calculation (length calculation factor = 0)! ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/EOGL143 Error in length calculation (length calculation factor = 0)! typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the length calculation of a production or planning process. This error indicates that the length calculation factor is set to zero, which is not valid for the calculation process.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the product or resource may be incorrectly configured, leading to a zero length calculation factor.
  Missing or Incorrect Parameters: The parameters required for length calculation (like production rates, cycle times, etc.) might be missing or incorrectly set.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the APO system that affect how length calculations are performed.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data being used for planning, such as missing or incorrect entries in the planning books or data views.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Master Data: Review the