How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR179 - Invalid max_tolerance for pegging area

/SAPAPO/OM_ERROR179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR -

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Invalid max_tolerance for pegging area

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR179 - Invalid max_tolerance for pegging area ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR179 Invalid max_tolerance for pegging area typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) within SAP. This error is related to the configuration of pegging areas and the tolerance settings for them.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Tolerance Settings: The error usually arises when the maximum tolerance value set for a pegging area is invalid. This could be due to:
  
  The maximum tolerance value being set to a negative number.
  The maximum tolerance exceeding the allowable limits defined in the system.
  Incorrect configuration of the pegging area in the APO system.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the pegging area, such as missing or incorrect entries in the configuration tables.
  
  
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the APO system, they might inadvertently lead to this error if they manipulate the pegging area settings.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tolerance Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the pegging