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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_PVC_BASE015 - Negative value for max_num of selection results ?

  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 is set to a non-negative integer.
  If you are using a standard planning function, check the configuration in the transaction /SAPAPO/OM or relevant customizing transactions.
  
  
  
  Review Input Parameters:
  
  Ensure that the input parameters being passed to the planning function are valid and correctly formatted.
  Validate any selection criteria or filters that might affect the output of the planning function.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the planning function to trace where the negative value is being set.
  Check for any custom code or enhancements that might be affecting the selection results.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP APO documentation for any specific guidelines or best practices related to configuring planning functions and selection results.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/OM for configuration and /SAPAPO/DP for demand planning, as they may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the planning function works as expected without generating errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /SAPAPO/OM_PVC_BASE015 error in your SAP APO environment.