How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM068 - Error when reading product master data for product (&1) using MDL

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM -

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Error when reading product master data for product (&1) using MDL

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM068 - Error when reading product master data for product (&1) using MDL ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM068 indicates that there is an issue when reading product master data for a specific product using the Master Data Load (MDL) process in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises due to missing or inconsistent data in the product master records.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Product Master Data: The product master data for the specified product (&1) may not exist in the system.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the product master data, such as missing key fields or incorrect data formats.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the MDL process may not have the necessary authorizations to access the product master data.
  Data Transfer Issues: Problems during the data transfer process from the source system to APO can lead to incomplete or corrupted data.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the APO system can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Product Master Data: Verify that the product master data for the specified product exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the product master data transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/MAT1).
  Validate Data Consistency: Ensure that all required fields in the product master data are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Review Authorizations: Check the user’s authorizations to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access the product master data.
  Monitor Data Transfer: If the product data is being transferred from another system (like SAP ERP), check the data transfer logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transfer.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure they are set up correctly for handling product master data.
  Re-run the MDL Process: After addressing any identified issues, re-run the MDL process to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MAT1 for product master data maintenance and /SAPAPO/MDL for monitoring the MDL process.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP APO documentation for detailed information on product master data management and the MDL process.
  Support: If the issue persists after troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /SAPAPO/PDEM068 error message.