How To Fix /SAPAPO/OUTLDET048 - History (with kf. &1) for combination is empty; combination is skipped

/SAPAPO/OUTLDET048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OUTLDET -

• Message number: 048

• Message text: History (with kf. &1) for combination is empty; combination is skipped

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/SAPAPO/OUTLDET048 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OUTLDET048 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to process a key figure (KF) for a specific combination of characteristics, but it finds that there is no historical data available for that combination. This can happen during planning runs, data extraction, or when generating reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Historical Data: The most common cause is that there is no historical data available for the specified key figure and characteristic combination. This could be due to:
  
  Data not being loaded into the system.
  Data being archived or deleted.
  Incorrect configuration of the planning area or key figures.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning area or key figure might not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing valid combinations.
  
  
  Data Filters: Filters applied during the planning run or report generation might exclude certain combinations, resulting in empty data sets.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Availability: Verify that historical data