How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_PVC_BASE015 - Negative value for max_num of selection results

/SAPAPO/OM_PVC_BASE015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_PVC_BASE -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Negative value for max_num of selection results

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/SAPAPO/OM_PVC_BASE015 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_PVC_BASE015 with the description "Negative value for max_num of selection results" typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the configuration of the maximum number of selection results in a planning function or process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Error: The error usually arises when the maximum number of selection results is set to a negative value in the planning function or in the settings of the APO system.
  Data Input Issues: If the input data or parameters being passed to the planning function are incorrect or not properly validated, it may lead to this error.
  Custom Code: If there is any custom code or user-exits that manipulate the selection results, they might inadvertently set a negative value.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant planning function or process in the APO system.
  Verify the settings for the maximum number of selection results. Ensure that this value