How To Fix /SAPAPO/ND208 - Planning run ended without results

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ND -

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Planning run ended without results

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ND208 - Planning run ended without results ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ND208 Planning run ended without results typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a planning run does not generate any results. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for resolving the issue. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  No Data Available: The planning run may not have any relevant data to process. This could be due to missing master data, such as materials, locations, or resources.
  
  
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria defined for the planning run may be too restrictive, resulting in no data being selected for processing.
  
  
  Planning Version: The planning version used in the run may not have any active data or may be set to a version that does not contain relevant planning data.
  
  
  Planning Object Structure: The planning object structure may not be correctly defined or may not include the necessary characteristics for the planning run.
  
  
  Locking Issues: There may be locks on the data that prevent the planning run from executing properly.
  
  
  Errors in the Planning Process: There may be errors in the planning process itself, such as issues with heuristics or algorithms that prevent results from being generated.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Availability: Ensure that the necessary master data (materials, locations, etc.) is available and correctly maintained in the system.
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Examine the selection criteria used in the planning run. Adjust them to ensure that they are not too restrictive and that relevant data is included.
  
  
  Verify Planning Version: Check the planning version being used. Make sure it is active and contains the necessary data for the planning run.
  
  
  Examine Planning Object Structure: Review the planning object structure to ensure it is correctly defined and includes all necessary characteristics.
  
  
  Check for Locks: Investigate if there are any locks on the data that could be preventing the planning run from executing. You can use transaction codes like SM12 to check for locks.
  
  
  Analyze Planning Process: If the issue persists, analyze the planning process for errors. Check logs and messages for any indications of what might be going wrong.
  
  
  Run a Test Planning Run: Perform a test planning run with a smaller dataset or different parameters to see if results are generated.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MDP for planning runs, /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning book, and /SAPAPO/MC62 for checking master data.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for APO and planning runs to ensure that you are following best practices and guidelines.
  
  
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  By systematically checking these areas, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.