How To Fix /SAPAPO/OUTLDET053 - Price hist. (with k.f. &1) for comb. is empty; no price change processing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OUTLDET -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Price hist. (with k.f. &1) for comb. is empty; no price change processing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OUTLDET053 - Price hist. (with k.f. &1) for comb. is empty; no price change processing ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OUTLDET053 indicates that there is an issue with the pricing history for a specific combination of characteristics in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. The message states that the price history for the combination is empty, which means that there are no price changes recorded for the specified key figure.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Data: The primary cause of this error is that there are no entries in the price history for the specified combination of characteristics and key figure. This could happen if:
  
  The price history has not been maintained for the product.
  The relevant data has not been uploaded or transferred to the APO system.
  The key figure is not correctly configured or is not being updated.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the key figure or the characteristics used in the pricing process may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of data.
  
  
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system (like SAP ERP), there may have been issues during the transfer process that resulted in missing price history data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Price History: Verify if the price history for the specific product and combination of characteristics exists. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP APO to view the price history.
  Checking the key figure settings to ensure that they are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Price Data: If the price history is indeed missing, you will need to maintain the price data for the relevant product. This can be done by:
  
  Manually entering the price changes in the system.
  Using data upload tools (like LSMW or data transfer workbench) to upload the necessary price history data.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for the key figure and the characteristics is correct. This includes:
  
  Checking the settings in the key figure definition.
  Ensuring that the characteristics used in the pricing process are correctly defined and linked.
  
  
  
  Data Transfer Validation: If the data is supposed to be transferred from another system, validate the data transfer process to ensure that it is functioning correctly and that all necessary data is being transferred.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining price history and resolving related issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Key Figures: Understand the role of key figures in SAP APO and how they are used in pricing and planning processes.
  Characteristic Combinations: Familiarize yourself with how characteristic combinations work in SAP APO and how they affect data availability.
  Data Maintenance: Learn about the various methods for maintaining master data and transactional data in SAP APO, including manual entry, batch input, and data migration tools.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.