How To Fix /SAPAPO/MA157 - Event rows already created

/SAPAPO/MA157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MA -

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Event rows already created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA157 - Event rows already created ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA157 Event rows already created typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an attempt to create event rows for a planning object (like a product or location) that already has existing event rows in the system. This can happen during processes such as the creation of a new planning version or during the execution of a planning run.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Event Creation: The system is trying to create event rows for a planning object that already has event rows created for the same time period or planning version.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the planning area or the event management settings that leads to this error.
  Data Consistency Issues: There might be inconsistencies in the data that lead to the system believing that event rows need to be created when they already exist.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Event Rows: Before attempting