How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM072 - Error when reading INCMD (supersession master data)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Error when reading INCMD (supersession master data)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM072 - Error when reading INCMD (supersession master data) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM072 typically indicates an issue related to the reading of the INCMD (Interchangeability and Supersession Master Data) in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error can occur for various reasons, including data inconsistencies, missing master data, or configuration issues.
  Cause
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The INCMD data for the product may be incomplete or missing. This can happen if the data was not properly maintained or if there are inconsistencies in the master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent it from correctly accessing or interpreting the INCMD data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the INCMD data.
  Data Corruption: There could be corruption in the master data tables that store INCMD information.
  
  Solution
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the INCMD data for the relevant products is complete and correctly maintained. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP and checking the data.
  Maintain INCMD Data: If the data is missing or incomplete, you may need to create or update the INCMD records for the affected products.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that they are set up correctly for handling INCMD data.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the INCMD data.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the master data to identify and resolve any inconsistencies or corruption.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/INCMD to maintain interchangeability and supersession data.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for APO and INCMD for detailed information on how to manage and troubleshoot master data.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation, or to reach out to SAP support for assistance.