How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL010 - Definition of aggregation level is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Definition of aggregation level is not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL010 - Definition of aggregation level is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL010 indicates that there is an issue with the definition of an aggregation level in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when there are inconsistencies or incorrect settings in the aggregation level configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Aggregation Level Definition: The aggregation level may not be defined correctly, or it may be referencing characteristics or key figures that are not valid or do not exist.
  Missing Characteristics: The aggregation level might be missing required characteristics that are necessary for its definition.
  Incompatible Settings: There may be incompatible settings in the planning area or the data model that prevent the aggregation level from being defined.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify aggregation levels.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Aggregation Level Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/AL01 to check the aggregation levels.
  Ensure that all required characteristics and key figures are correctly defined and exist in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area Settings:
  
  Verify that the planning area associated with the aggregation level is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the characteristics used in the aggregation level are part of the planning area.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Characteristics:
  
  Make sure that all characteristics defined in the aggregation level are available in the master data and are correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify aggregation levels. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for aggregation levels in APO to ensure that you are following the correct procedures and guidelines.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Aggregation Levels: Aggregation levels are used in SAP APO to define how data is aggregated for planning purposes. They specify which characteristics and key figures are included in the planning process.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/AL01 (to manage aggregation levels) and /SAPAPO/MC62 (to manage planning areas).
  SAP APO Documentation: Review the official SAP APO documentation for detailed information on setting up and managing aggregation levels.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.