How To Fix /SAPAPO/MC01_CONS020 - An error occurred when adjusting the planning areas in the liveCache

/SAPAPO/MC01_CONS020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MC01_CONS -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: An error occurred when adjusting the planning areas in the liveCache

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/SAPAPO/MC01_CONS020 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01_CONS020 indicates that there was an issue when adjusting the planning areas in the liveCache. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there are inconsistencies or problems with the data in the liveCache, which is a database used for storing planning data.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that is being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the planning area.
  LiveCache Issues: The liveCache itself may be experiencing issues, such as being locked, corrupted, or not properly configured.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the planning area or the liveCache can lead to this error.
  Memory Issues: Insufficient memory allocation for the liveCache can also cause this error.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the SAP system and the liveCache.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Use transaction /SAPAPO/MC01 to check the consistency of the planning area. You can