How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_SH010 - Error formatting F4 value list

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_SH -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Error formatting F4 value list

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SH010 - Error formatting F4 value list ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SH010 Error formatting F4 value list 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 formatting of a value list that is being displayed in a dropdown (F4 help) field.
  Causes:
  
  Data Issues: The underlying data that is supposed to populate the F4 help might be missing, corrupted, or not properly formatted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data that is being fetched for the F4 list.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration problem in the APO/IBP system that affects how the F4 help is generated.
  Performance Issues: If the system is under heavy load or if there are performance issues, it might lead to timeouts or incomplete data retrieval.
  Custom Code: If there are any custom enhancements or modifications in the system, they might interfere with the standard F4 help functionality.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Integrity: Verify that the data source for the F4 help is complete and correctly formatted. Ensure that all necessary entries exist in the relevant tables.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access the data. Check the roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings related to the F4 help in the APO/IBP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  System Performance: Monitor system performance and check for any bottlenecks. If the system is slow, consider optimizing performance or checking for background jobs that may be affecting it.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the F4 help function to identify where the error is occurring.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 or /SAPAPO/SDP93 to check the relevant planning data.
  Logs and Traces: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for APO/IBP to understand the expected behavior of F4 help and any related configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SH010 Error formatting F4 value list.