How To Fix /SAPAPO/OO_TR195 - The distance factor must be larger than or equal to 1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OO_TR -

• Message number: 195

• Message text: The distance factor must be larger than or equal to 1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR195 - The distance factor must be larger than or equal to 1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR195 indicates that there is an issue with the distance factor in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) within SAP. Specifically, the error states that the distance factor must be larger than or equal to 1. This typically occurs in scenarios involving transportation or logistics planning where distance factors are used to calculate costs or other metrics.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system encounters a distance factor that is less than 1. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The distance factor may have been incorrectly configured in the master data or in the transportation lanes.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entries in the relevant fields may have resulted in a value less than 1.
  Master Data Issues: Problems with the master data related to locations, transportation lanes, or other relevant entities can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP APO.
  Verify the settings for distance factors in the transportation lanes or other relevant areas.
  Ensure that all distance factors are set to a value of 1 or greater.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the locations involved in the transportation planning.
  Ensure that the distance factors defined in the master data are correct and meet the required criteria.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  If the distance factor is being calculated based on other parameters, validate those parameters to ensure they are correct.
  Look for any recent changes in the data that might have led to this issue.
  
  
  
  Adjust Values:
  
  If you find any distance factors that are less than 1, adjust them to be at least 1.
  This may involve updating the transportation lanes or other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the planning run again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for APO and transportation planning for detailed information on distance factors and their configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.