How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL065 - Block size must not be zero

/SAPAPO/MSDP_REL065 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL -

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Block size must not be zero

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL065 - Block size must not be zero ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL065 with the description "Block size must not be zero" typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) when there is an issue with the configuration of the planning area or the data being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The error often arises when the block size parameter in the planning area configuration is set to zero. The block size is crucial for the planning process as it determines how data is processed in chunks.
  Data Integrity: If there are inconsistencies or missing values in the data that the planning area is trying to process, it may lead to this error.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements that manipulate planning data, they might inadvertently set the block size to zero.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the planning area configuration in the SAP APO or IBP system.
  Verify the