How To Fix /SAPAPO/PCM074 - General error while reading the resources

/SAPAPO/PCM074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PCM -

• Message number: 074

• Message text: General error while reading the resources

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PCM074 - General error while reading the resources ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PCM074 General error while reading the resources typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue accessing or retrieving resource data. This can happen for various reasons, including data inconsistencies, configuration issues, or system performance problems.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the resource master data or related tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the resource data.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the APO system can lead to errors when reading resources.
  Database Issues: Problems with the underlying database, such as locks or corruption, can prevent data from being read.
  Performance Issues: If the system is under heavy load, it may struggle to retrieve data in a timely manner.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/RES01 to check the resource master data for inconsistencies.
  Run consistency checks in the APO system to identify and correct