How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM036 - Error when reading Customizing parameter &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Error when reading Customizing parameter &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM036 - Error when reading Customizing parameter &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM036 typically indicates an issue with reading a customizing parameter in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error can occur for various reasons, including missing or incorrectly configured customizing settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Parameter: The specified customizing parameter may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The parameter might be incorrectly configured or set to an invalid value.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the customizing parameters.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from another system, there might have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Parameters:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant customizing area to check if the parameter exists and is correctly configured.
  Use transaction RSPFPAR to check the parameters in the system.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the parameter is set to a valid value. If you are unsure about the correct value, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with a functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the customizing parameters. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the customizing settings were recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors. You may need to re-transport the customizing settings or manually adjust them in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error message. There may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or function module that is generating the error to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for APO to understand the specific customizing parameters and their significance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SAPAPO/PDEM036 error message.