How To Fix /SAPAPO/MC01353 - Relative overload needs to be reset to last valid value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MC01 -

• Message number: 353

• Message text: Relative overload needs to be reset to last valid value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01353 - Relative overload needs to be reset to last valid value ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01353 Relative overload needs to be reset to last valid value typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the relative overload values in the planning process. This error indicates that the system has detected an inconsistency or invalid value in the relative overload settings, which are used to manage capacity planning and resource allocation.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Relative Overload Values: The relative overload values may have been set incorrectly or may have become invalid due to changes in the planning data or master data.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that the system is trying to process, such as missing or incorrect master data for resources or products.
  Planning Version Issues: The error can also arise if there are issues with the planning version being used, such as it being locked or not properly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reset Relative Overload Values:
  
  Navigate to the relevant planning book or data view in SAP APO.
  Identify the resource or product for which the error is occurring.
  Reset the relative overload values to the last valid values. This can often be done through the planning book or by using transaction codes related to capacity planning.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all relevant master data (e.g., resources, products, and their respective capacities) is correctly maintained and up to date.
  Validate that the relative overload settings are appropriate for the resources being used.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Versions:
  
  Check the planning version settings to ensure that the version being used is active and not locked.
  If necessary, create a new planning version or unlock the existing one.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use the consistency check tools available in SAP APO to identify and resolve any data inconsistencies that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MC62 (for capacity planning) and /SAPAPO/MC73 (for planning book configuration).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to capacity planning and relative overload settings for a deeper understanding of how these values are used in the planning process.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further 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 resolve the error and restore the relative overload values to a valid state.