How To Fix /SAPAPO/OUTLDET018 - Previous automatically estimated events were deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OUTLDET -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Previous automatically estimated events were deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OUTLDET018 - Previous automatically estimated events were deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OUTLDET018 indicates that previous automatically estimated events in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system have been deleted. This typically occurs in the context of demand planning or supply network planning when the system is trying to process or analyze data related to planning events.
  Cause:
  
  Data Deletion: The error usually arises when the system detects that certain historical data or events that were previously used for automatic estimation have been deleted. This could happen due to data maintenance activities, archiving, or manual deletions.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to the planning area or the planning version that could lead to inconsistencies in the data.
  Time Period Changes: If the time periods for which the estimates were made have been altered or if the planning horizon has changed, it may lead to the deletion of previous estimates.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Integrity: Verify the integrity of the data in the planning area. Ensure that the historical data required for automatic estimation is still present and has not been inadvertently deleted.
  Re-run Automatic Estimation: If the previous estimates are no longer available, you may need to re-run the automatic estimation process to generate new estimates based on the available data.
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings for the planning area and version to ensure they are set up correctly. Make sure that the time periods and planning horizons are aligned with your business requirements.
  Consult Logs: Look into the application logs or the job logs related to the planning process to identify any specific actions that led to the deletion of the events.
  Data Recovery: If the deletion was unintentional, consider restoring the data from backups if available.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP APO documentation for guidance on automatic estimation processes and data management best practices.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurred.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and restore the functionality of the automatic estimation process in your SAP APO system.