How To Fix /SAPAPO/FCST013 - The PRODU conversion exit is using leading zeros for output

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/FCST -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: The PRODU conversion exit is using leading zeros for output

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCST013 - The PRODU conversion exit is using leading zeros for output ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCST013 indicates that there is an issue with the conversion exit for the product (PRODU) field in the context of forecasting in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when the product number is being displayed with leading zeros, which may not be the expected format for the users or the system.
  Cause:
  The leading zeros in the product number can occur due to the following reasons:
  
  Data Format: The product number is defined in a way that includes leading zeros, which can happen if the product number is stored as a character string instead of a numeric value.
  Conversion Exit Settings: The conversion exit settings for the product number may be configured to display leading zeros.
  User Settings: User-specific settings or display formats may be causing the product number to appear with leading zeros.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Verify the format of the product numbers in the product master data. Ensure that they are defined correctly without unnecessary leading zeros.
  
  
  
  Adjust Conversion Exit:
  
  Review the conversion exit settings for the product number. You can do this by checking the relevant data element in the Data Dictionary (SE11) and adjusting the conversion exit if necessary.
  If the conversion exit is set to include leading zeros, you may need to modify it to remove them.
  
  
  
  User Settings:
  
  Check if there are any user-specific settings that might be affecting the display of product numbers. This can be done in the user profile settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message. SAP frequently releases updates and patches that may resolve known issues.
  If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Modules), or SE80 (Object Navigator) to investigate and modify the relevant settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for APO and conversion exits to understand how they work and how to configure them properly.
  Testing: After making changes, ensure to test the output in the relevant forecasting transactions to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the /SAPAPO/FCST013 error and ensure that product numbers are displayed in the desired format without leading zeros.