How To Fix /SAPAPO/INBND013 - Error when calculating the DRP matrix

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/INBND -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Error when calculating the DRP matrix

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/INBND013 - Error when calculating the DRP matrix ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/INBND013 typically occurs in the context of Demand Planning (DP) or Supply Network Planning (SNP) within SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error is related to issues encountered during the calculation of the Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) matrix.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Master Data: Required master data such as location, product, or resource may be missing or incorrectly maintained.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the planning area or planning book can lead to errors during matrix calculations.
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect time series data or planning versions, can trigger this error.
  Locking Issues: If the data is locked by another process or user, it may prevent the calculation from completing successfully.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the calculation may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data or perform specific actions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the /SAPAPO/INBND013 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that all required master data (products, locations, etc.) is correctly maintained and available in the system.
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration settings in the planning area and planning book. Ensure that they are set up correctly for the DRP process.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the data to identify and correct any inconsistencies. This can include checking time series data and ensuring that all relevant planning versions are available.
  Release Locks: If the error is due to locking issues, check for any active locks on the data and release them if necessary.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the calculation. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context on the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/DRP to access DRP-related functions and /SAPAPO/DP for Demand Planning functions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on DRP and related processes in SAP APO.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /SAPAPO/INBND013 error when calculating the DRP matrix.